After 86 years of manufacturing history in Quebec, South Shore Furniture announced that it is ending operations. More than 126 workers will be affected by the closure, which the company said was a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

With the recent rebrand, PGT is leveraging the power of Miter Brands to deliver residential remodeling and create new construction customers in Florida and the coastal Southeast. This includes local service with Miter, an investment in manufacturing capacity, product quality, and operational excellence.

The company manufactures functional hardware components including hinge systems, slide systems, and metal drawer box systems used in cabinetry applications. These products are designed to support everyday cabinet performance, including smooth operation and controlled motion. Visit booth #231.

Located in Dieterich, Built Right Door & Trim Co. serves contractors, builders, and homeowners throughout the region with a full range of interior millwork products and services. Their offerings include doors, trim, stair parts, custom millwork, hardware, and professional refinishing services.

Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2026 Virtual Summer Summit, taking place online June 23-24. Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing through May 27.

Developed through an independent consensus committee representing a broad range of stakeholders, the 2025 NGBS reflects leading thinking in green design, construction and building performance. It applies to single-family homes, multifamily buildings, mixed-use developments and land development projects, as well as other similarly constructed residential facilities.

Jeff Klein, director of the Closet Institute of America, will share at Closets Conference & Expo how installers help drive repeat business, referrals, and long-term growth.

The Softwood Lumber Board recently published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the organization’s impact in expanding and protecting markets while driving measurable growth in softwood lumber demand. In 2025, the SLB continued to focus its investments across its key program areas of codes, communications, conversions, and education through its funded programs, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.

Construction input prices increased 2.2% in March compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 2.3% for the month.

The newly created position of Executive Vice President of Operations Integration will be filled by current UFP Construction President Patrick Benton, effective July 1. CEO Will Schwartz also named current UFP Site Built Executive Vice President Mike Ellerbrook to the position of President of UFP Construction, also effective July 1.