Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced a $180,000 grant that will help an Alabama lumber company build a plant that will lead to 130 jobs in east-central Alabama.

The Pittsburgh Paints Company has announced its 2026 Color of the Year, Warm Mahogany. A rich red that is both dynamic and refined, Warm Mahogany answers the call of human connection in residential, hospitality and commercial design, the company states.

The Bureau of Land Management will offer the Sheridan Ridge #1 Timber Sale of approximately 700,000 board feet to be harvested from 136 public acres near Kilgore in Clark County. The BLM will accept sealed bids until 2 p.m. MT on Sept. 11, 2025, at the Pocatello Field Office, 4350 Cliffs Dr., Pocatello, Idaho, 83204.

The Stockton, California, facility is the newest Hardwoods distribution center serving customers in Northern California.

High mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty continue to deter many potential home buyers during this summer season, reports the National Association of Home Builders.

Lumberman’s Wholesale, Inc. (LWI), a family-owned distributor of premium building products, will open its third location in Fall 2025. This new branch in Northwest Arkansas will enable broader service coverage across Southwest Missouri and deepening distribution reach throughout surrounding markets.

Four building products and material businesses earned recognition on IndustryWeek’s 2025 50 Best U.S. Manufacturers list/ The annual list highlights operational and financial excellence across American manufacturing.

VT Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of laminate and wood countertop surfaces, has entered into a strategic partnership with Web-Don Inc., one of the Southeast’s largest distributors of building materials in both the residential and commercial sectors.

Minwax, an American manufacturer of interior wood stains and clears, has announced Special Walnut as its 2026 Color of the Year. A favorite shade among homeowners and designers alike, Special Walnut is an earthy stain that offers a timeless aesthetic with broad design appeal, the company states.

The Home Depot Foundation has invested $10 million to broaden access to skilled trades training and education. This investment includes a new $1 million partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), designed to introduce more young people to career opportunities in the construction trades.