Due to a solid increase in multifamily production, overall housing starts increased 4.6% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.32 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced the U.S. Forest Service is awarding $80 million in Wood Innovation Grants to spur wood products manufacturing, expand active forest management, and accelerate energy innovation across America’s timber-producing communities.

Following a highly successful WMS 2023, which signaled a strong post-pandemic return for the show, WMS 2025 is set to continue its tradition as a vital biennial gathering for the Canadian wood products industry.

The company said Dalton, Georgia, facility will enable QEP to double production of adhesives from the previous 18,000 gallons per day to 18,000 gallons per single shift. The investment also increases QEP’s capabilities with polymer formulations.

WIA members lead lobbying effort with two dozen appointments in one day.

As co-presidents, Ryan and Aaron will have responsibility for the company’s operating units across North America and all corporate functions. The third generation to lead the company, they take over the role from Doug Clausen, who now serves as chairman.

Collaboration allows engineers to specify MMT’s CLT and glulam products directly in design workflows, advancing mass timber as a mainstream building material.

Attendees are invited to visit Microvellum’s booth (#3516) to get hands-on with Toolbox BSB, explore live demonstrations, and connect with the team to learn more about the BricsCAD-powered experience.

Doug Mockett & Company is expanding its outreach to schools and increasing professional opportunities for students with the 40th annual Mockett Design Competition. The deadline has been extended to December 12, 2025. And a new, customizable marketing kit has been released.