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In The Rush To Build Affordably, We Can’t Undermine Building Safety

In The Rush To Build Affordably, We Can’t Undermine Building Safety Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council As housing continues to pose affordability challenges across the country, state governments have been pursuing legislation that, while well-intentioned, threatens the safety of wood construction. This year, for example, New York and North Carolina each […]

APA’s 2026 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook Now Available

APA’s 2026 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook Now Available New analysis from APA – The Engineered Wood Association finds structural panel production expected to dip in 2026. Elevated tariff rates, a frozen housing market and the sharpest slowdown in U.S. net immigration in decades are converging to constrain demand for engineered wood products in […]

30 Years Of Connection: Get Ready For Traders Market 2026

30 Years Of Connection: Get Ready For Traders Market 2026 Traders Market is just around the corner, returning Nov. 4–6 in Anaheim, California, and this year’s event is bringing the lumber and building materials industry together for a milestone celebration. For 30 years, Traders Market has been where professionals from across the North American supply […]

WRCLA’s 2026 Cedar Summit And Cedar School Bring Industry Together in Victoria

WRCLA’s 2026 Cedar Summit And Cedar School Bring Industry Together in Victoria The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association’s (WRCLA) 2026 Cedar Summit and Cedar School wrapped up another successful week of business sessions, networking opportunities and hands-on training seminars with nearly 160 industry professionals in attendance, including 33 Cedar School students from across North America […]

Northeast Business Trends

Northeast Business Trends The Northeast Softwood Market Dubbed A “Leaky Faucet” By Cadance JohnsonAssociate Editor The Northeast received mixed reviews on the state of the market and internal labor stability while all agree that fuel is an issue despite how little or heavily they have been impacted. The blue-collar housing market received a poor report […]

WWPA Welcomes Industry Leaders To Washington

WWPA Welcomes Industry Leaders To Washington The Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) concluded its 2026 Annual Meeting recently in the Edgewater Ballroom at the Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, WA. The organization noted that the three-day event, attended by more than 100, brought together industry leaders and members for a series of informative sessions, networking opportunities […]

Inland West Business Trends

Inland West Business Trends Stable But Purchasing Decisions Tentative Terry Miller President Softwood suppliers throughout the Inland West continue to reflect cautious buying patterns as customers closely monitor economic conditions, interest rates and transportation costs. Sources described demand as steady, though most agreed uncertainty continues to influence purchasing decisions. An Idaho manufacturer focusing on Ponderosa […]

Attendance Increases For NAWLA Portland Meeting

Attendance Increases For NAWLA Portland Meeting The North American Wholesale Lumber Association, (NAWLA), recently hosted a regional meeting in Portland, OR, at Amaterra Winery. Approximately 150 were in attendance, which was an increase of about 20 people from last year.  A three-person panel was featured at the event. The panel included: Grant Phillips, Founding Partner […]

Midwest Business Trends

Midwest Business Trends Steady Market in Midwest Though Transportation Costs Are Challenging Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood markets throughout the Midwest region continue to reflect stable demand and seasonal buying patterns. While many are not reporting the kind of activity associated with peak building seasons, most sources describe business as steady, with transportation costs […]

Gorman Group Focuses On Value Recovery, Consistency Across Multi-Mill System

Gorman Group Focuses On Value Recovery, Consistency Across Multi-Mill System “You have to start with the best log possible to get the high-quality products our customers expect, and that’s what we do,”– Marc Malone, sales manager, Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd. Similkameen Forest Products, formerly Weyerhaeuser Princeton, now operates as a Gorman division following its 2025 […]