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WFB Briefs: Construction Employment Rises in 306 Metros; Craig DeWitt Wood Substrate Webinar
Construction employment increased in 306 of 358 metro areas year-over-year in January, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
March 20, 2023
Canada February Housing Starts Increase 13%
Canadian housing starts grew 13% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 243,959, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
March 20, 2023
Construction Company Cuts 14,000 Work Hours Using A.I. For Estimates
A Miami-based construction company says it was able to save nearly $1 million in its first year utilizing A.I. technology to bid jobs, Real Estate News reported.
March 20, 2023
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Housing Starts Grow 9.8% in February
Housing starts increased 9.8% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.45 million, the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced.
March 20, 2023
Hardwood Plywood Imports Fall to Lowest Level Since 2010
U.S. imports of hardwood plywood declined 63% year-over-year in January, hitting their lowest volume level since December 2010, ITTO reported.
March 20, 2023
All Things Wood Floor Pod: Talking Wood Floor Maintenance, YouTube, More with Courtney Lee
Wood floor pro Courtney Lee is getting the word out about what he sees as a largely untapped segment of the wood flooring industry: maintenance.
March 15, 2023
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Woodstream Hardwoods to Host March Madness Sale, Open House
Woodstream Hardwoods is hosting its annual March Madness sale at its open house March 17–18 at 9–4:30 p.m. at 3636 Division Street in Knoxville, Tenn.
March 15, 2023
AHF Products Hires Jake Loftis as COO
Loftis comes to the position with 33 years of military and corporate leadership experience, having contributed to the success of brands such as Milwaukee, Hover, WeatherGuard, DeWalt and more.
March 15, 2023
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Report: Superyachts Industry a ‘Key Player’ in Illegal Teak Trade
Many superyachts are harboring more than just a luxurious boating experience—they’re also frequently outfitted with illegally sourced teak, according to an investigation by the Dutch publication NRC and a series of reports by Superyacht News.
March 15, 2023
AGC: Construction Employment Reaches Record Levels in February
The construction industry added 24,000 employees overall in February to a record 7.9 million, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
March 15, 2023
WFB Briefs: Floorzz Named Fastest Growing FSU Alum Business; Mercier’s Spring Promotion
Floorzz (Miramar Beach, Fla.), an online flooring retailer, was named the fastest growing Florida State University alumni-owned business by FSU’s Seminole 100 List.
March 13, 2023
Molding Manufacturer Building ‘Charred’ After Fire Breaks Out
A total of 25 fire departments were called in to douse a fire that broke out at Mouldings One, a molding manufacturer in Middlefield, Ohio, Geauga County Maple Leaf reported.
March 13, 2023
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