CitroTech Inc., manufacturer of environmentally safe fire prevention solutions for homes and wood products, has announced a strategic partnership with All Terrain Fire Support Inc., a wildfire mitigation, emergency response, and infrastructure protection firm. The collaboration is designed to help federal, state, and military agencies prevent wildfires and safeguard assets using safe, non-toxic, and long-lasting protection.

ProWood has announced a strategic partnership with the National Hispanic Construction Alliance to expand career pathways for Hispanic builders and trade workers across the United States. A key element of the collaboration includes ProWood's support of NHCA's 2026 launch of Build the Builder, an initiative designed to prepare builders and developers to reinvest in their communities.

Sherwood Lumber has announced a strategic distribution agreement with LP SmartSide to bring LP's engineered wood siding and trim to contractors, remodelers and dealers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (including Long Island) and Delaware. The announcement coincides with the opening of Sherwood's new Danville, Pennsylvania, distribution center.

Alongside the 2026 Exterior Stain Color of the Year, Behr is unveiling its first-ever Outdoor Accent Color Collection. It is a curated selection of 18 exterior paint colors designed to enhance and personalize outdoor spaces. Whether embarking on a full exterior refresh or adding pops of color to smaller projects, homeowners can use this palette as a resource to help revamp their home's outdoor aesthetic.

A mild winter with spring-like weather has helped the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) replanting of state forest timber harvest areas stay ahead of schedule this year with approximately two million seedlings already in the ground.

The Furni­ture Society Educa­tional Grants Program promotes excel­lence in the furni­ture field through finan­cial assis­tance for profes­sional devel­op­ment or for special projects of an educa­tional nature. The program is open to all current members of the Furni­ture Society, with the excep­tion of the BIPOC grant for Ander­son Ranch Arts Center.

The annual festival convenes a wide cross-section of the global design community, including leading brands, creative professionals, students, and cultural institutions. The program highlights the diversity of New York’s design ecosystem while creating opportunities for collaboration, visibility, and public engagement.

The Mass Timber Project Scoring Methodology is part of the Mass Timber Insurance Action Plan, a joint project of the Climate Smart Buildings Alliance and the Canadian Wood Council. This project, along with other initiatives under the Action Plan, is generously supported by Natural Resources Canada's Green Construction through Wood program.

Builder sentiment inched up in March even as builders continue to express affordability concerns stemming from elevated construction costs and shortages of buildable lots and labor. The latest HMI survey also revealed that 37% of builders cut prices in March, up slightly from 36% in February. according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) data.

A warm, versatile neutral with deep forest tones, Black Oak is bold but balanced, modern yet familiar, the company says. Inspired by naturally aged wood, it brings warmth and depth to outdoor spaces, encouraging homeowners to stain with intention across seasons and styles.