The Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of New Jersey (Metro BCA) will host the Build My Future event for the first time in New Jersey on October 15, 2025.

La-Z-Boy Incorporated, a residential furniture manufacturer, reported first quarter results for the period ended July 26, 2025. For the quarter, sales totaled $492 million, down 1% against the prior year comparable period, reflecting growth in Retail and Wholesale segments, offset by a decline in Joybird sales.

BELOIT, Wis. — Wholesale building products distributor ABC Supply has acquired Exterior Home Products, LLC, a family-run business in Columbus, Mississippi. This marks ABC Supply’s fourth location in Mississippi, further strengthening its presence in the region and enhancing service to contractors across Northeast Mississippi.

The survey results show a high level of commitment and interest from the woodworking community.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced a $180,000 grant that will help an Alabama lumber company build a plant that will lead to 130 jobs in east-central Alabama.

The Pittsburgh Paints Company has announced its 2026 Color of the Year, Warm Mahogany. A rich red that is both dynamic and refined, Warm Mahogany answers the call of human connection in residential, hospitality and commercial design, the company states.

The Bureau of Land Management will offer the Sheridan Ridge #1 Timber Sale of approximately 700,000 board feet to be harvested from 136 public acres near Kilgore in Clark County. The BLM will accept sealed bids until 2 p.m. MT on Sept. 11, 2025, at the Pocatello Field Office, 4350 Cliffs Dr., Pocatello, Idaho, 83204.

The Stockton, California, facility is the newest Hardwoods distribution center serving customers in Northern California.

High mortgage rates, rising construction costs and economic uncertainty continue to deter many potential home buyers during this summer season, reports the National Association of Home Builders.

Lumberman’s Wholesale, Inc. (LWI), a family-owned distributor of premium building products, will open its third location in Fall 2025. This new branch in Northwest Arkansas will enable broader service coverage across Southwest Missouri and deepening distribution reach throughout surrounding markets.