Goldman Sachs Forecasts High Home Prices & Mortgages for 2024
Despite some signs that interest rates may be leveling off and housing activity showing signs of life, the big investment banker says next year will still be a hard one for the building trade. There are some indications from the Federal Reserve that interest rates may be topping out while small pockets of the new […]
New Study Says Look for More Wood in More Kitchens
A new research report forecasts that wood will be used more prominently in kitchens next year. There may not be wooden appliances or kitchen sinks but a new study asking designers, remodelers, architects, and others about trends for American kitchens is forecasting wood and wood looks will be featured more prominently next year. This will […]
14-Acre Mass Timber Structure Centerpiece of Expo 2025 Osaka
A circular wooden structure more than 2,200 feet in diameter will be the focal point of the upcoming World’s Fair in Japan. The Mass Timber world will have a new start in 2025 when a giant wooden structure will encircle the entire Expo 2025 Osaka World’s Fair. Created by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, it will […]
‘The Coolest Thing Made in NC’ Is a C.R. Onsrud Router
Those in the trade may have never thought of routers as “cool” but voters in an NC contest have said otherwise. C.R. Onsrud’s Q-Series Industrial CNC Router took home top honors as “The Coolest Thing Made in the State of North Carolina,” beating out 130 other entries in a public polling process that attracted more […]
Masters Degree in Sustainable Design Now Available
A program at Thomas Jefferson University is keyed to today’s emphasis on sustainability in the building and design trade. Sustainability has certainly become one of the hottest topics in the building and design sector but learning the skills to master this discipline has never been harder. It’s why an ongoing program from Thomas Jefferson University […]
Unlocking the Value of Wood Waste Recycling
In the realms of woodworking and manufacturing, the need for resource efficiency and sustainability has gained paramount importance. A significant aspect of this movement revolves around effectively managing wood waste material and converting it into a valuable resource. Companies such as RUF Briquetting Systems have taken the lead in offering a straightforward yet highly effective […]
You Have Seen the Future
Woodworking Manufacturing Month 2023 has shown you the newest technologies, products, services and solutions from more than 50 of woodworking’s top-tier manufacturers. They’re harnessing the power of innovation to build the industry’s future. Now it’s time to go build yours. Special thanks to all WWMM participating manufacturers. Explore WWMM 2023 Partners
Faster, Smarter, Easier: IWF 2024 Challengers Award Competition Is 100% Digital
Ready to compete for the coveted IWF Challengers Award for New and Innovative Technology? IWF has made it easier than ever with an all-digital entry submission process. Manufacturers and service providers having developed new technology-based products, services or manufacturing techniques are prime prospects for this internationally recognized competition. IWF 2024 exhibitors enter for free. Look for submission […]