WFB EditorsNewsConstruction Employment Rose in 35 States Since February 2017Construction employment rose in 35 states and the District of Columbia between February 2017 and February 2018, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.March 28, 2018NewsPending Home Sales Rise 3.1 Percent in FebruaryPending home sales increased 3.1 percent in February but are still sluggish compared with a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.March 28, 2018NewsGreenpeace Exits Global Wood Certification GroupGreenpeace International will not renew its membership with the Forest Stewardship Council, stating that it has lost confidence in the effectiveness of the global timber certification organization it helped found 25 years ago.March 28, 2018NewsHome Prices Increased 6.2 Percent in JanuaryPrices for homes in the U.S. rose 6.2 percent in January, down slightly from a 6.3 percent gain the previous month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index.March 28, 2018NewsBuildDirect Raises $43 Million, Emerges from Creditor Protection StatusBuildDirect (Vancouver, B.C.) announced that after five months, it has raised enough funds to exit court protection from its creditors in the U.S. and Canada, with $4 million of debt remaining.March 28, 2018NewsBona Partners with Tipoff Club, Sponsors New College Basketball AwardBona US (Aurora, Colo.) will become a presenting partner with The Atlanta Tipoff Club, administrator of college basketball’s Naismith Trophy, and the partnership will include the creation of a new annual men’s and women’s collegiate basketball award, titled “The Naismith Defensive Player of the Year presented by Bona.”March 28, 2018HumorTalk Back: What's the Craziest Thing a Customer Has Said to You?Wood flooring pros share the funniest and weirdest things their customers have ever told them.March 28, 2018NewsVideo: Deadline April 1 for the WFB Truck & Van ContestMarch 28, 2018New ProductsNew Product MakitaMakita has introduced its Auto-Start Wireless System (AWS) that uses Bluetooth technology to wirelessly connect cordless tools with its dust extractor. The technology can link up to 10 AWS tools to one AWS dust extractor, the company says. www.makitatools.com/awsMarch 26, 2018NewsAnnual ‘World of Wood’ Convention Looks At Market GrowthThe International Wood Products Association (IWPA) hosted its 62nd annual World of Wood Convention, which drew attendees from 27 countries.March 26, 2018Previous PagePage 311 of 982Next PageTop StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksNewsRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2025 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestSponsor ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
