Month: July 2026

167 posts

Updates From The Newsroom

Updates From The Newsroom In 2025, APA delivered resources and services that helped manufacturers, builders, designers and code officials navigate their year with confidence. From quality assurance and product qualification work to technical guidance and educational outreach, APA supported thousands of projects, professionals and member manufacturers across North America. Highlights from APA’s work in 2025 […]

AWC’s Education Work Powers Industry Credibility

AWC’s Education Work Powers Industry Credibility Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council Behind every code victory and legislative win, there is quieter work that makes those outcomes possible. The American Wood Council’s (AWC) education and outreach efforts rarely make headlines, but they are a driving force behind our effectiveness as an advocate, […]

Cities Become New Front Line for Lumber Market Expansion

Cities Become New Front Line for Lumber Market Expansion Stapleton Waterfront Residential. Credit: GF55 Architects The Softwood Lumber Board’s strategic plan, “From Niche to Mainstream,” sets an ambitious but achievable target of 2.9 BBF of incremental annual lumber demand by 2035 by prioritizing investments in high-growth, high-impact sectors. A key element of this approach is […]

Retail Review

Retail Review US LBM Makes A Splash In The Carolinas Georgia-based US LBM has acquired Builders Supply Company in Lancaster, SC. Serving the greater Charlotte market since 1908, Builders Supply Company offers one of the largest lumber and millwork inventories in the Carolinas, with products ranging from framing material and engineered wood to window and […]

Washington Report

Washington Report NAHB Urges Congress To Advance Housing Supply Reforms The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress recently that increasing housing supply is essential to improve affordability and make housing more attainable. Testifying before the House Small Business Committee on how small builders can help close the nation’s housing gap, NAHB Chairman Bill […]

Who’s Who in Softwoods

Who’s Who in Softwoods Boise Cascade Co: Offering A Broad Product Line Across The U.S. Shawn Chaney Shawn Chaney is a member of the sales team at Boise Cascade Building Materials Distribution, located in Modesto, CA. Boise Cascade Co. is a leading national distributor of lumber and building materials with 38 distribution facilities across the […]

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends

Ontario/Quebec Business Trends Canada Lumber Industry Navigates Challenges Richard LipmanGuest Writer Trade issues continue to impact eastern Canadian lumber producers, and the efforts of both industry and government to plan for the future continue in earnest. The Quebec summer construction holiday is fast approaching, starting in mid-July for 2 weeks. During this break, nearly all […]