Wood Industry 2026-03-25 EN Latest News: Ateliers Jacob Receives $250,000 Federal Investment to Expand Production and Enter North American Market

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March 25, 2026

FEATURE

Q4 2025 Building Investment Trends: Residential Strength Offsets Mixed Non-Residential Performance

Canada’s construction investment profile in Q4 2025 reflects a familiar but intensifying dynamic. Residential activity continues to carry overall growth, driven ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Residential investment continues to provide stability, offsetting inconsistent performance across non-residential sectors and reinforcing housing’s role as a primary growth driver. Meanwhile, manufacturers are recognizing moisture measurement as a strategic variable, essential to lean operations, consistent product quality, and reduced waste—shifting it from a routine checkpoint to a core element of efficient, sustainable production.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

Ateliers Jacob Receives $250,000 Federal Investment to Expand Production and Enter North American Market

The Government of Canada has announced a $250,000 repayable contribution to Ateliers Jacob, ... Read more.

Foliot Furniture Expands into Community Living Sector with Purpose-Built Housing Solutions

Foliot Furniture, a Canadian manufacturer with 35 years of experience in contract furniture, has announced its expansion into the Community Living sector, ... Read more.

New MODWORKS Program Aims to Fast-Track Modular Construction Skills in Canada

A Women’s Work (AWW Org) has launched the MODWORKS Program: 2026 Training Module, a one-week intensive training initiative designed to equip construction ... Read more.

Federal Government Commits $94.5M to Labour Market Data and Workforce Development

The Government of Canada has announced an investment of up to $94.5 million over five years to strengthen workforce development and improve labour ... Read more.

COLUMN

Lean and Sustainable Manufacturing: Why Moisture Measurement Is a Strategic Variable, Not a Secondary Parameter

In manufacturing environments focused on lean performance and sustainability, small variables ... Read more.

BUSINESS

New System Helps Measure Risk and Experience in Mass Timber Construction Projects

Bespoke Metrics has finalized its Mass Timber Project Scoring Methodology, completing a process that included public consultation and delivering a new ... Read more.

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