The Structural Building Components Association has announced that it is co-sponsoring and exhibiting on the National Mall for HUD’s 2025 Innovative Housing Showcase. Back this year with the “Big Green House”, SBCA, in collaboration with the National Framers Council (NFC), and SBCA member company, 84 Lumber, framed and dried in a 3,000-square-foot, two-story duplex (1,500 square feet per unit).

Steves & Sons Inc., a sixth-generation family-owned door manufacturer based in San Antonio, has appointed Jason Jennings as its chief financial officer.

Beyond standard offerings, CCF provides specialty drawers like hide-away and corner cabinet designs, velvet-lined jewelry inserts, and K-cup coffee storage.

Patrick’s Decorative Dynamics brand focuses on the industrial market.

The veneer grading workshop at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster will provide attendees with a detailed look at how veneer is evaluated, obtaining a better grasp on grade values, and why the grading process matters for the entire supply chain.

According to the National Association of Home Builders, job growth slowed sharply in August, and the unemployment rate rose to its highest level in nearly four years. The latest jobs report, along with downward revisions to previous months’ data, indicates a continued cooling in the U.S. labor market. This softening trend is likely to increase pressure on the Federal Reserve to consider an interest rate cut at its upcoming September meeting.

The construction industry lost 7,000 jobs in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 58,000 jobs, an increase of 0.7%.

Cameron Ashley Building Products has announced the appointment of David Chaika as chief financial officer (CFO), effective September 2, 2025. Chaika brings more than 28 years of progressive finance leadership experience, with a proven track record of driving strategic growth and operational excellence in large-scale, brand-focused organizations.

Panel Buddies are made from specially sized foam rubber allowing for maximum expansion and contraction.

The company plans to showcase major system upgrades including the ability to sand cabinet door edges with precision for a flawless finish.