The Oregon Board of Forestry voted 4–3 to advance the Western Oregon State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan, The Oregon Capital Chronicle reported.
Wood Markets News
US Wood Pellet Exports Decline Month-Over-Month but Increase Year-Over-Year in January
The US exported 742,824.6 metric tons of wood pellets in January, down from 1.01 million metric tons in December, a Biomass Magazine review USDA data shows.
The Neutral Project Seeks Approval for 32-Story Mass Timber Tower in Milwaukee, WI
The Neutral Project is pursing zoning approval for its proposed 32-story tower in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Urban Milwaukee reported.
US Construction Employment Posts Solid Gain in February
Employment in construction increased by 23,000 in February, the BLS and NAHB reported.
US Nonfarm Payroll Increases by 275,000 in February; Unemployment Climbs to 3.9%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 275,000 in February, above the average monthly gain of 230,000 over the prior 12 months.
Canadian Employment Increases in February; Unemployment Inches Higher to 5.8%
Canadian employment increased by 41,000 jobs in February. The unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 5.8%.
Kalesnikoff Announces Construction of Third New Mass Timber Facility in BC
BC-based Kalesnikoff Mass Timber announced it will grow its mass timber product offerings through the construction of a new third facility and product lines.
Value of Building Permits in Canada Climbs Higher in January
The total value of building permits in Canada increased 13.5% month-over-month in January to $10.8 billion (CAD).
Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Increases for Third Consecutive Month in February
The Fannie Mae Home Purchasing Sentiment Index® (HPSI) increased 2.1 points in February to a reading of 72.8.
Construction Sector Employment Slips in January’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey
The construction labor market experienced a decline in construction job openings in January, NAHB analysis shows.