Dear Colleagues, As 2024 gains momentum, conversations are turning towards the upcoming elections and the state of the economy. With the November elections on the horizon, there’s anticipation for potentially the highest voter turnout ever, making it an intriguing election regardless of one’s political affiliation. On the economic front, there’s a widespread expectation for interest […]
Here is the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for July 2023. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-reports/2023-housing-report/casa-2023-07a-july-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-reports/2023-housing-report/casa-2023-07b-july-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest […]
Here is the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for June 2023. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-reports/2023-housing-report/casa-2023-06a-june-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-reports/2023-housing-report/casa-2023-06b-june-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest […]
AWFS Board member and active volunteer Karl Frey (Colonial Saw/Lammello) was honored at the AWFS Annual Member Meeting on July 25, 2023 with the AWFS “Saúl Martín Spirit of Service Award“. Karl received this award because of his ongoing commitment to supporting industry education efforts. “Karl always shows up to MFG Day […]
Here is the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for May 2023. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-reports/2023-housing-report/casa-2023-05a-may-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-reports/2023-housing-report/casa-2023-05b-may-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest […]
Here are the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for April 2023. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-reports/2023-housing-report/casa-2023-04a-april-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-reports/2023-housing-report/casa-2023-04b-april-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, […]
Here are the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for March 2023. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-reports/2023-housing-report/casa-2023-03a-march-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-reports/2023-housing-report/casa-2023-03b-march-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest […]
Zoe Dewberry, Fortuna High School, Wins SkillsUSA CA 2023 Cabinetmaking Gold Forty-One high school and middle school students competed in the live woodworking contests ANAHEIM, CA – April 21, 2023 — SkillsUSA California hosted the State Cabinetmaking and Introductory Woodworking competitions on Saturday, April 15 at Chaffey High School in Ontario, California. Staff and industry volunteers […]
Here are the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for February 2023. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-reports/2023-housing-report/casa-2023-02a-february-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-reports/2023-housing-report/casa-2023-02b-february-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest […]
We Appreciate Our Volunteers In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 16-22), AWFS® recognizes and thanks the volunteers who we serve the association and our industry! AWFS and SWM volunteers are active and involved in the following ways: — Determining the strategy for the association (Board of Directors) — Overseeing the budget (Board […]