Woodwork Career Alliance Sets Membership Record
The Woodwork Career Alliance – WCA registered a 40 percent increase in the number of credentials it issued last year. Proving the level of interest in woodworking careers and skills, the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America said it issued a record-shattering 1,359 credentials in 2023, nearly 40 percent more than the year before and […]
Seven of Top 25 Furniture Pieces of Last 100 Years Are of Wood
Furniture can be made of any number of materials but a new New York Times ranking shows products made of wood to be a dominant material. Granted it’s a subjective ranking, but a new New York Times survey of the 25 “most defining” pieces of furniture of the past 100 years should make those in […]
Manufacturing to Shipping
For both startup and established businesses, balancing craftsmanship and production output efficiencies is a constant challenge. Harmonizing the two for profitable coexistence becomes the imperative goal. Fortunately for all stakeholders, technology steps in to help drive production workflows from product creation to packaging, shipping and delivery—all to meet client expectations and requirements. In the woodworking space […]
Multiple Signs Point to Good News for Housing Market
We’re still not back to the good old days in the housing business but a number of indicators are presenting good news going forward. It’s been a tough stretch for the housing business—and the people who build houses—but recent news from several directions suggests things are continuing to look up as the sector rebounds. New data on […]
Smaller Homes with Fewer Doors and Cabinets: How Builders Are Adapting
The American home has always been a moving target but that is more so as builders look for new ways to make them more affordable. It may be smaller, perhaps a little narrower and certainly it has fewer doors, windows and cabinets: Home builders are continuing to find ways to make new homes less expensive for […]
The Paris Summer Olympics Will Showcase Timber Too
The athletes are always the stars of the Olympics but the Paris Summer games will also feature creative uses of wood and recycled timber. Olympic games over the years have been characterized by newly constructed stadium and sports facilities that often sit unused once the event is over. This summer the organizers of the Paris […]
Home Depot Increases Its Efforts to Meet Pro Needs
Home Depot, already the retail leader in supplying the professional contractor, is stepping up its efforts to expand its business. The nation’s largest home improvement retailer is also the biggest vendor for pro builders and with an expansion of its distribution center network this year it is poised to get bigger. The company announced recently that […]
Häfele Bringing Lighting Innovations to IWF 2024
One of the leaders in LED lighting solutions for interiors, Häfele will showcase new technologies at the IWF show this year. The company will be showcasing two new families of chip-on-board light strips that represent its latest technology in LED lighting for cabinetry and furniture. The collections – COB Gold and COB Complete – simplify the […]
Unveiling the Radial Arm Saw
In the world of woodworking, where precision is paramount, the radial arm saw stands tall as the original indispensable tool of the shop. Its versatility, historical significance, and innovative offerings from companies like the Original Saw Company make it an essential component of any woodworker’s arsenal. The concept of the radial arm saw traces back […]
Nearly Half of UK Architects Using AI in New Projects
Artificial Intelligence technology is gaining acceptance around the world, including in Great Britain, a new study reports. As a sign of the growing acceptance of artificial intelligence technology, a new report from the Royal Institute of British Architects found that close to half of all architects in the country are using AI in their projects. […]