Skanska, a global construction and development firm, broke ground on the modernization of Cleveland High School for Portland Public Schools on June 12. The project will replace the existing school with an approximately 300,000-square-foot high school on the same Southeast Portland site, along with upgrades to the athletics stadium and Powell Park fields. Construction is expected to begin in July 2026 and be completed in the summer of 2029.

Krawczyk will be responsible for leading RYAM’s operations and business activities while working closely with the Board and its external advisors as part of RYAM’s exploration of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.

Showcase Furniture has highlighted increasing customer interest in farmhouse-inspired kitchen seating as homeowners seek furniture styles that combine traditional design influences with practical everyday use. The company’s observations reflect changing customer preferences toward furniture that supports comfort, functionality, and visual consistency within modern residential spaces.

The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) announces that Rick Jeffery will retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer of the CWC effective June 30, 2026, following a distinguished career of leadership and service to Canada’s wood products industry. The CWC Board of Directors has appointed Derek Nighbor as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026.

U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz signed the Montana Tri-Forest Federal Sustained-Yield Unit management plan that will support economic stability, strengthen central Montana’s wood processing capacity and advance forest health though timber harvests that will be processed within the boundaries of the unit.

For more than three decades, the outing has served as a key relationship-building event for the regional architectural woodwork community. More than 175 attendees are expected to participate, representing companies and professionals involved in custom millwork, casework, finishing, coatings, hardware, materials, distribution, specification, design, installation, and project delivery.

ampton Lumber has announced the winners of its 2026 Lumber Wrap Design Competition, highlighting student creativity from communities across its operating regions. The competition invited high school students to design artwork that will be featured on lumber wrap traveling to markets across the U.S. and around the world.

The campaign addresses the realities of wildfire response in rural Oregon, where communities and agencies often face limited resources to protect both residents and wildland firefighters.

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 9.1 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3. The reading is up 0.3 months from April and 0.7 months from May 2025.

The convention, named one of Trade Show Executive's 50 Fastest-Growing Shows of 2025, will once again bring together leading distributors and suppliers from across North America’s flooring and building materials channels.