Held Aug. 25 in Atlanta following the first day of IWF, the reception celebrates this year's 40 Under 40 honorees, who include educators, manufacturers, and suppliers.

Wood Veneer 101 will launch on July 1, 2026. It's a new members-only course designed to build foundational knowledge of wood veneer, its applications, and best practices.

The Build Dakota program provides students with a full-ride scholarship for high-demand technical careers in exchange for working in South Dakota after graduation. Through partnerships with employers and technical colleges, students are able to gain valuable education and hands-on experience while preparing for successful careers.

NeoCon 2026 and the nearby, related event, Design Days, showcased floor after floor of beautiful products, including fine wood office furniture, architectural acoustic panels, natural wood wall solutions, and so much more. Besides its beauty, wood was heavily highlighted for its biophilic design and sustainability.The show's highlighted premier wood products and furniture manufacturers spanning corporate, contract, and hospitality spaces. Key exhibitors feature sustainable solid wood, custom architectural millwork, and innovative wood-based designs.

LP Building Solutions has been named a Top Workplaces of Middle Tennessee winner by The Tennessean for the fifth consecutive year. LP is one of only 24 organizations recognized in its employee-size category.

As part of the agreement, Do it Best Group will retain ownership and management of the EasyCare and Best Look paint brands, while Sherwin-Williams will assume manufacturing responsibilities for EasyCare products and continue manufacturing Best Look products, providing greater long-term production continuity and operational resiliency.

The construction industry had 259,000 job openings on the last day of April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeld-Wen, part of Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc., a manufacturer in building products, has launched of its Curator Collection Fiberglass Door Systems. This innovation was engineered to elevate quality, durability and design while delivering value homeowners can rely on for decades, the company states.

The report highlights the company's sustainability performance across a variety of environmental, social and governance goals and disclosed targets.

Following the Supreme Court’s February 20 decision invalidating the IEEPA tariffs, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is now processing refunds for eligible importers. The invalidated tariffs included the reciprocal tariffs and the so-called “fentanyl” tariffs. According to CBP, more than $150 billion in IEEPA duties were collected between April 2, 2025, and the Court’s decision.On April 20, CBP launched the CAPE portal within the ACE system to begin processing what is expected to be a very large volume of refund claims.