ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 71st home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds mortgage-free, custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. 

AWI’s annual convention provided techniques for continued success.

The Education Foundation of the Architectural Woodwork Institute recently awarded eight scholarships for 2023 totaling $28,000 to students whose academic curricula are preparing them for careers in the architectural woodwork industry

Annual spending for improvements and repairs to owner-occupied homes is expected to decrease at a moderate rate over the coming year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released today by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

Häfele America Co. recently celebrated 50 years of serving as a leading supplier of furniture fittings and architectural hardware by hosting a series of exciting customer and employee events. This anniversary coincides with Häfele’s 100-year celebration in Germany.

TIMONIUM, MD. — Baltimore-area residents are invited to visit the newest Woodcraft store, located at 15 W. Aylesbury Rd., Suite 700, in Timonium, Maryland. Owners Pres Viator and Laura Callihan opened the new location on Monday, October 16, at 9 a.m. 

POTOMAC FALLS, Va.  ─ The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) has announced the recent appointment of Adria Salvatore as Education Director. Salvatore brings 17 years of experience at the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS), a national trade association in the wood products manufacturing industry whose members are machinery and supply providers. In her departing role as AWFS Association Director, she focused on Membership, Association and AWFS Fair Education, and Public Policy. 

The events are held at various NWFA regional training centers across the United States and are led by an NWFA regional Instructor.

Making its return to the Midwest, the co-located Wood Pro Expo and Closets Conference & Expo will open for registration in early November. The event takes place April 17-19, 2024, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 65, declining three points compared to the previous quarter.