Sales of new single-family homes grew 1.6% in June to an annualized rate of 628,000, 5.6% lower than in June 2025. The median sales price of new houses sold in June 2026 was $398,300, 3.3% lower than last month and 2.7% lower than in June 2025.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Acting Under Secretary Todd Lindsey announced the agency is guaranteeing $80 million through the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP) and Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to support businesses in Oregon and Nevada, boost domestic timber production, and improve forest health.

Join AWI at the Hyatt Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs, Fla., for a fantastic lineup of speakers along with the opportunity to network with and gain insight from other AWI members and industry partners.

Modern Mill is taking its ACRE building material on the road with the launch of ACRE Across America, a nationwide roadshow designed to bring hands-on product demonstrations directly to lumber dealers, contractors and builders. The tour kicked off in New England in July 2026 and will make its way across the country, with new stops scheduled to be added monthly as the company travels toward the International Builders' Show (IBS) 2027.

The Furniture Society is accepting applications for its 2026 Exhibiting Furniture and Sculptural Objects (EFASO) Member Grant Program, offering financial assistance to help U.S.-based furniture makers offset the cost of exhibiting their work.

LAS VEGAS — Registration is now open for the 2026 AWFS Design-It-Digital Student CAD Competition. This opportunity gives students the opportunity to apply their classroom skills to a real-world design challenge.

Designed to serve shops of varying sizes and production needs, the four CNC routers will be demonstrated throughout the show. Thermwood representatives will be available to discuss applications, answer technical questions and help visitors determine the best machine for their operations. The company will exhibit in Booth B4811.

To date, Boise Cascade and its partners have contributed $680,257.12 to St. Jude through the campaign and related fundraising efforts. Through Aug. 15, 2026, Boise Cascade is encouraging customers, partners and associates to contribute to St. Jude’s lifesaving research and treatment programs. As part of the campaign, Boise Cascade donates $128.56 to St. Jude for every full truckload of product shipped on a designated day in early August.

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) intends to award $169 million across six selected Tech Hubs to advance U.S. leadership in industries essential to our economic competitiveness and national security.

Attendees can visit Doucet at Booth B5535 to learn more about the company's latest automation technologies and production equipment.