U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced the U.S. Forest Service is investing $106 million to support state and landowner efforts to conserve private working forestlands across the country. Funded through the Forest Legacy Program, these projects will protect forests vital to the economic and social fabric of local communities – ensuring they remain productive, working forests for Americans and tourists to use and enjoy.

Kodiak Building Partners, a building materials distribution company, has announced the promotion of Wade Gardner to area vice president (AVP) of Washington. In this expanded role, Gardner will help guide strategic growth across Kodiak’s Washington-based companies while continuing to serve as president of Builders Alliance and Frontier Building Supply.

Construction input prices increased 0.4% in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.4% for the month.

TORONTO — Helmtin will showcase its newest line of zero VOC and HAPs-free woodworking adhesives at the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo, November 12-14 at the Toronto Congress Centre.As the industry moves away from chlorinated solvents, Helmitin says its R&D team has created three new HAPS-free aerosol products for the industry including:

Hartman Cabinetry, a custom cabinet manufacturer, has announced that it will build a new facility in Jonesburg, investing more than $1.3 million and creating three new jobs. The company’s decision to expand operations will help meet the rising demand for high-quality custom cabinetry.

FRUITLAND, Idaho. — Woodgrain, a leading manufacturer and distributor of millwork and building materials, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new regional vice presidents in the distribution division, underscoring the company’s commitment to "strengthening leadership, expanding market presence, and delivering exceptional customer service."

Behr Paint Company has announced Hidden Gem as its 2026 Color of the Year. This blend of blue and green creates environments that feel both grounded and energizing—striking a redefined balance as a one-of-a-kind color, the company states.

ABMA supports a negotiated resolution to the U.S.–Canada softwood lumber dispute that addresses unfair trade practices while ensuring a stable supply and predictable pricing for dealers, mills, and builders. Tariffs can be an effective enforcement tool, but they are no substitute for a long-term, enforceable trade framework, the advocacy group states.

North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) will continue giving back to the industry through their Give-Back Programs at the 2025 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention. A portion of every registration for the November 4-6 event will be donated to three nonprofit organizations.

Dorel Industries Inc. announced on August 8 its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025. While the company said its Juvenile segment delivered strong second-quarter results, its home furniture division, which has been restructuring its operations, did not fare as well.