The kitchen continues to evolve toward a more intelligent, personalized, and health-conscious space that supports modern lifestyle demands.

Associated Builders and Contractors has reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell from 8.8 months in July to 8.5 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted Aug. 20 to Sept. 3. The reading is up 0.3 months since August 2024.

The change will allow product diversification, shared resources, collaborative innovation, and further eco-friendly initiatives, as both companies value sustainable practices. The deal will also honor each brand's commitment to traditional woodworking techniques.

The Escondido Arts Partnership presents the sixteenth exhibition, highlighting works created in wood. Woodworkers from the California region are encouraged to submit contemporary furniture, traditional furniture, veneering, wood carving, marquetry, wood art, and wood turning to the exhibition.

The Woodwelder is a portable radio frequency machine generator weighing 150 lbs. that produces radio waves, via a pair of triode valves.

NeoCon, the trade show serving the commercial interiors industry, plans to launch Illuminate at NeoCon 2026, a new show-within-a-show concept dedicated to architectural, technical, and decorative lighting field.

Element5, a North American leader in the design, fabrication, and assembly of mass timber buildings, officially opened a new state-of-the-art Glulam production line and expansion to its manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario.

Consider transforming your business using a proven effective business transformation methodology called Lean that allows you to do more with what you already have.

The Department of the Interior issued Secretary’s Order 3443, which directs the establishment of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service with a plan for implementation in January 2026, elevating and unifying wildland fire programs to reflect the increasing risk to people, property and infrastructure, and the hazards faced by firefighters every day.

This new addition reflects Andersen's commitment to delivering high-quality window solutions that balance style, strength and affordability. The new double-hung option combines classic functionality with modern performance, featuring upper and lower sashes that open for enhanced ventilation and versatility.