Window and door firm Plygem net sales for the second quarter were $307.3 million, an increase of $12.8 million, or 4.3%, compared to the prior year second quarter of $294.5 million. .

A carpenters union has helped build an energy efficient house for the TV show "Built To Last." A portion of the sale will benefit charity.

Finishing R&D: Out of the Labs, into Your Plant, as Dr. Phil Evans describes practical developments from his wood materials research at Wood Tech Summit 2012, Oct. 22-23 at the downtown University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC campus.

Allyn Ford, President and CEO of Roseburg Forest Products, announced the promotion of Grady Mulbery to Vice President of Manufacturing for the company.

The bureau of Labor Statistics released its highly anticipated report on the Job Situation and on U.S. household spending. Both areas are up over a year ago and clue the housing industry in to where the incomes earned are spent and who is spending them. One confirmed out come is that the wealthy are investing in luxury homes. Destiny Homes, a professional luxury home builder in the Twin Cities finds the Minneapolis housing market is highly sought after and comments on the recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report and what it means for luxury homeowners.

A recent article explored reasons behind the recent resurgence in prefab housing. Homes by Vanderbuilt comments on the benefits inherent in the manufacture and construction of prefab homes.

The U.S. Green Building Council has formally presented Coventry Homes with certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.

Rockler's new line of Mini Carbide Turning Tools feature pre-sharpened, rotatable, replaceable carbide cutter heads built to deliver the longest possible duration between sharpenings, as well as ergonomic rubber handles for comfort and safety. The 4" shafts and mini cutter heads make them ideal for small, detailed work on pens and intricate spindles. The tools are offered individually in three profiles: square-, round- and diamond-shaped, and are also available in a 3-piece box set along with a wrench for rotating and replacing the cutters.

Manufacturer of residential and light commercial window and patio vinyl and wood-clad door products makes significant investment, adding jobs.