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CPA Offers Safety Webinar
CPA will host a fire safety webinar titled “Thermal Heat Transfer System Fire Detection/Suppression” on April 26 at 2PM (EST). Marc Gringas of Thermal Fluid Solutions will provide expert solutions to identify and mitigate the risks associated with the thermal heat transfer process. The 60-minute webinar will include Q&A. For a link to participate,
U.S. Remodeling Confidence Improves in Q1
U.S. remodeling confidence in the first quarter of 2022 increased three points from the previous three months to 86 but was even with same period in 2021, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB)/Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI). The current market conditions indicator remained at 89 while the future indicators index
Canadian Manufacturing Rises in February
Seasonally adjusted Canadian wood product sales in February were $4.5 billion (CAD), up 8.5% from January and 1.2% higher than the comparable month in 2021. Sales of furniture and related products totaled $1.3 billion, rising 4.5% from January and soaring 37.3% over February 2021. Canadian manufacturing sales for all industries increased 4.2% from January to
February Canadian Construction Investment Hits Record
Canadian building construction investment in February was up 4% from January to a record high $20.0 billion (CAD). Residential construction spending grew 5% from January to $14.9 billion, and non-residential totals were 1.1% higher in February at $5.1 billion. Single-family spending increased 4.9% from January to $8.0 billion and multi-unit levels rose 5.1% to $6.9
CPA Spring Meeting Hotel Block at Capacity; Registration Continues
Hotel rooms for CPA’s Spring Meeting at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott are sold out; however, there is currently a wait list. If you wish to be on the wait list, please contact Amy Woodward. Members are also encouraged to make a reservation at a nearby property with a refundable room rate. The Doubletree Suites Doheny
CPA Welcomes New Associate Member
The CPA Board of Directors recently voted to approve the following new Associate Member. Packard Forest Products, Inc., Columbus, OH, is a wholesale distributor of wood panel and specialty building products servicing a large variety of market segments. The membership will be represented by Alan Sincich, President. See Packard Forest Products More Info: Jeannie Ervin
Canadian Housing Starts Drop in March
The monthly standalone seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of Canadian housing starts in March was 246,243 units, down 2% from February. The SAAR of urban starts fell 5% from February to 220,078. Multiple urban starts dropped 5% to 154,876 while single-family levels rose 8% in March to 65,832. The trend in housing starts in March
Spring Meeting Attendance Nears 100 Member Companies; Registration Continues
Representatives from nearly 100 member companies are now registered for the Spring Meeting which takes place from May 1-3 (departure on the 4th). Registration continues for the meeting that begins on Sunday with the annual golf tournament at 8 a.m. followed by the Welcome Reception at 6 p.m. The meeting concludes Tuesday evening with the Chairman’s
EPA Releases Revised Formaldehyde IRIS Assessment
EPA released an updated version of the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) analysis for formaldehyde on April 14 for public review and comment. IRIS assessments focus on the hazard potential of a chemical, which is one component of a comprehensive chemical risk assessment done under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In 2011, a draft
March Safety Report Now Available
North American composite panel mills in March reported 12 incidents. The average recordable incident rate (RIR) remained at 2.0. The year-to-date RIR was 2.3. A total of 34 out of 34 participating mills reported safety data for March. See Safety Report. More Info: Connie Klinkam
CPA Offers Safety Webinar
CPA will host a fire safety webinar titled “Thermal Heat Transfer System Fire Detection/Suppression” on April 26 at 2PM (EST). Marc Gringas of Thermal Fluid Solutions will provide expert solutions to identify and mitigate the risks associated with the thermal heat transfer process. The 60-minute webinar will include Q&A. For a link to participate,
U.S. Remodeling Confidence Improves in Q1
U.S. remodeling confidence in the first quarter of 2022 increased three points from the previous three months to 86 but was even with same period in 2021, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB)/Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI). The current market conditions indicator remained at 89 while the future indicators index
