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November 19, 2025

FEATURE

Q3 2025 Housing Starts: Strong Numbers, Weak Confidence

National starts climbed again in the third quarter, but record-low builder sentiment, layoffs, and a sharp pivot toward rentals point to a fragile pipeline for ownership housing ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Housing starts rose in Q3, but builder confidence hit record lows, with permanent layoffs and a major shift toward rental development shaping the outlook for wood manufacturers. Meanwhile, Nancy Busch’s column urges businesses to rethink showrooms not as trend showcases, but as curated, structured environments that align with customer experience and business goals—because most decisions start with colour, not complexity.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

CKCA Launches Advocacy Toolkit to Combat U.S. Tariffs and Boost “Buy Canadian” Cabinetry Policy

The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA) has issued a national call to action with the release of its CKCA Advocacy Toolkit, urging members to ... Read more.

SCM Expands Western Canadian Reach Through Titan Equipment Partnership

SCM Canada has named Titan Equipment as its official machinery distributor for British Columbia and Alberta, expanding the company’s reach in two ... Read more.

Marwood Expands in Edmundston with Major Productivity Upgrade Backed by Opportunities NB

Marwood, a long-standing New Brunswick wood products manufacturer, is moving ahead with a significant expansion and modernization project at ... Read more.

KCMA Opens 2026 Design Awards Contest for Kitchen Designers

The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) has officially opened submissions for the 2026 KCMA Design Awards, inviting kitchen and bath ... Read more.

COLUMN

Rethinking the Showroom Experience

For many, showrooms are a challenging concept. It’s a huge investment of both time and money to create what’s deemed an ideal showroom for every kind of customer. When I hear of someone remodelling their ... Read more.

BUSINESS

Public Canadian Secondary Wood Manufacturers Report Divergent Q3 Results

DIRTT Environmental Solutions reported a challenging third quarter, with revenue falling 13% to US$37.7 million compared to Q3 2024. ... Read more.

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