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Q2 2024 Housing Starts and Construction Investment Analysis

The second quarter of 2024 marked significant fluctuations in housing starts and construction investments across Canada. Amid rising interest rates and persistent ... Read more.

Message From the Editor

This week’s Wood Industry e-digest explores key developments shaping both housing and consumer technology. Our feature on Q2 2024 housing starts provides an in-depth analysis of construction trends amid economic challenges in major cities like Toronto and Vancouver. Additionally, we examine consumer attitudes toward AI, revealing expanding acceptance but persistent skepticism about its use in customer care.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

Latest News

WMCO Quarterly Networking Event: Digital Integration and Lean Transformation

The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario (WMCO) invites industry professionals to its Quarterly Networking Event on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, ... Read more.

Panel Prices Increase Slightly as Lumber Prices Hold Steady in Late August

In late August 2024, prices for plywood and OSB panels saw a slight increase, while most softwood lumber items remained flat. This stabilization follows a period of ... Read more.

Saskatchewan Invests $1.92 Million to Boost Trades and Skills Training in Regina and Saskatoon

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a $1.92 million investment in the Regina and Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centres to enhance workforce ... Read more.

Nova Scotia’s First Tiny Home Community Takes Shape in Lower Sackville

LOWER SACKVILLE, NS — The first tiny home community in Nova Scotia is under construction in Lower Sackville, with units being installed on August 29. ... Read more.

Feature

Report: How Do Consumers Actually Feel About AI?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has penetrated many areas of daily life, but there is still much to understand about the implications of this technology. A new report by customer service platform Gladly, in partnership with ... Read more.

Business

Canfor Announces Closure of Plateau and Fort St. John Sawmills in Northern BC

VANCOUVER, BC – Canfor Corporation has announced the closure of its Plateau and Fort St. John sawmills, citing difficulties accessing economically viable ... Read more.

Latest Products

New Wall Panel Moulding from Osborne

Osborne Wood Products, Inc. has expanded their wooden moulding selection once again with over a dozen new panel moulding designs. Ranging in width from ½” to 3”, these designs can be placed on virtually any ... Read more.

DEWALT Unveils TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL, First 30-Inch Modular Workstation for Jobsite Efficiency

DEWALT has introduced the TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL, the industry’s first 30-inch modular workstation designed for enhanced jobsite productivity. ... Read more.

Latest Events

September 24 - 27, Tecna 2024, Riminy, Italy

October 2 - 4, CKCA National Forum 2024, Winnipeg, Manitoba

October 9 - 10, Wood Design Show, Montreal, Quebec

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