Despite a roller coaster ride in lumber prices, wood framing remains the most dominant construction method for single-family homes in the U.S. per the 2021 Census data.

US LBM, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Deco Truss, primarily a manufacturer and supplier of structural roof and floor trusses to customers in South Florida and the Caribbean.

U.S. imports of hardwood plywood have grown 45% year-to-date through May. However, this is lower than the 60% year-to-date growth through April, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.

Brightstar Capital Partners, a private equity firm, signed a definitive agreement to invest in WindsorONE, a U.S.-based manufacturer of trim boards, molding, shiplap, and other fabricated wood products for interior and exterior applications. The company's products primarily serve the repair and remodel market.

Southeast Building Supply Interests has acquired Haywood Builders Supply in Waynesville, N.C.  Haywood is SBSI’s second location in the greater Asheville area along with Henson Building Supply in Black Mountain, N.C. In support of SBSI’s growing presence in the area, LBM industry veteran Robert Gordon has joined as vice president and leader of the Asheville market. He was previously a general manager with Builders FirstSource and 84 Lumber. 

CARY, N.C.--Cornerstone Building Brands Inc., a manufacturer of exterior building products, was acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. Shareholders voted June 24 to approve the acquisition and the deal was finalized July 25. “The closing of this transaction is an important milestone for Cornerstone Building Brands, and we are pleased to be entering our next phase of growth as a private company,” said Jeffrey S. Lee, executive vice president and CFO of Cornerstone Building Brands.

Canada is advancing toward net-zero through innovations in forestry and construction. The increased demand for renewable building materials is transforming design and architecture from coast to coast to coast. This transformation includes innovations in the combination of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and post-tensioned concrete.

The results are in, and Milwaukee can now claim to be the home of the world's tallest timber building at 284 feet, which beats the current record holder in height by 4 feet.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Western Forest Products Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire assets of Calvert Company Inc. located in Washington State for $12 million, including inventory valued at $2.5 million.