Each month in FDMC Magazine, we feature the 'Notable Nine Online,' nine stories that were the most viewed and engaged with from WoodworkingNetwork.com over the past month. The following stories were chosen by our readers by what they were most interested in from January 14 to December 13.

The EPA is proposing to update several voluntary consensus standards in the Agency's formaldehyde standards for composite wood products regulations and proposes test methods that will provide "manufacturers and testing laboratories with an additional, internationally recognized tool to help ensure consistent, high-quality emissions data across the industry."

University of Texas at Dallas researchers and their collaborators have developed and patented a wood-based material that can store and discharge heat to help make building temperatures more comfortable without using electricity.

Construction in New York City is one of the most dynamic and demanding industries in the country — but it’s also one of the most dangerous. From working at great heights to managing heavy machinery on tight urban job sites, construction workers face a wide range of hazards. That’s why innovation in building materials and methods can have a real impact not only on efficiency and sustainability but also on safety.

VICTORIA, B.C. — An independent report from the Provincial Forestry Advisory Council (PFAC) finds that British Columbia’s current forest management system is failing to meet a range needs, including communities, First Nations, businesses and the environment.Titled From Conflict to Care: BC’s Forest Future, the report concludes that small, incremental reforms are not enough to address the scale of challenges facing the sector.

Nine members of the team walked away with awards that highlighted their contributions to a healthier and safer workplace environment for all Roseburg team members.

Improving the efficiency of a vacuum system does not just rely on choosing the right vacuum pump. Much of the long-term performance is influenced by how the vacuum process is designed. This includes factors such as energy consumption, productivity, and operating costs. This article explores four key considerations that can help in the design of more efficient vacuum processes.

The last week of January began with a major winter weather storm. At least 20 states were affected, from New Mexico to Maine, according to preliminary figures from the National Weather Service.

The 74 new members at Local 433 work in production including sewing, cutting, cushion, upholstery, wrapping, inventory, framing, and quality checking with additional members performing duties in the office. Clients include Urban Barn, Country Living Furniture, Roma Furniture and Creative Home furnishings.

The agreement extends a long-standing framework for mutual wildfire response and cooperative risk-reduction work across California for the next five years.