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Mass Timber Used in British Columbia’s Airport Museum
British Columbia’s Kelowna International Airport’s (YLW) Kelowna Flightcraft (KF) Centre for Excellence was designed using mass timber for its roofing, flooring, and staircase.
The Return of Traditional Trim to Modern Home Design
Dating back to several thousand years ago, traditional trim derives from Greek and Roman architecture.
Wickham, Québec Hardwood Flooring Manufacturer, Adds Minority Shareholders
Québec’s Wickham Hardwood Flooring recently announced the approval of the addition of minority shareholders to their business.
An Homage to Award-worthy Wood Design
Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than having happy clients at the successful completion of a project.
Urban Design & Architecture 2023 Award Winners Announced
Architecture Press Release (APR) announced their 2023 award winners in the Urban Design & Architecture category for the Global Future Design Awards.
Technology Is Driving the Success of Canadian Small Businesses
Technological solutions have undoubtedly become a staple in virtually every industry across North America.
Furniture Company, Transformer Table, Releases New Couch Collection
Transformer Table, the Québec-based furniture brand offers well-designed, highly functional modular furniture available across North America and 235+ other countries worldwide.
The Felder Group and EMC Formalize Technology Partnership
Last week, The Felder Group and EMC finalized an agreement to strengthen their technology partnership.
Canadian Hardware Companies Completing Impacful Acquisitions
Bringing smaller hardware businesses into the fold has been the objective of several Canadian woodwork and hardware chains over the past few years.
Canadian Wood Council Design Award Winners Announced
The Canadian Wood Council has been having their annual Wood Design & Building Awards program for the past 39 years.
Urban Wood Destined for More than Landfills
This past winter has been particularly harsh on the tree that resides in my home’s backyard. Strong storm winds and heavy snow battered our beloved maple, causing several limbs to crack and fall.
AIM Report Shows Need for Certification in Cabinet Industry
A 26-page AIM report commissioned by the KCMA revealed how important certification is in the cabinet industry.
Giving Unwanted Wood Another Useful Life
As an environmentally conscious interior designer, I’m always looking for ways to incorporate sustainable practices into my projects, from sourcing local products and choosing eco-friendly materials for furniture, flooring and rugs, to…
Recommissioned Waswanipi Sawmill to Help Housing Needs of Cree First Nation
The Cree First Nation of Waswanipi, Mishtuk Corporation and Chantiers Chibougamau, inaugurated the recommissioned Waswanipi sawmill, Cree Lumber, on November 24th. This historic event follows on the signing of the Paix des Braves 20 years…
NKBA Kitchen & Bath Market Index – Q3 2022
As reported on November 9th, the overall index, NKBA’s quarterly survey gauging the economic health of the North American kitchen and bath industry, slid to 62.3 on a scale of 100 — the weakest rating in two years —from 70.4 in Q2. More…
The Secrets of a Stylish and Well-Organized Closet
Re-organizing a cluttered closet can feel like a Sisyphean task: a couple days or weeks later – depending on the kind of person you are – and you’re already facing chaos. But with a little thought about the items’ placement, the people they…
MIRAGE Buys Parquets Alexandra
MIRAGE, the manufacturer behind the Mirage, Vintage, and Ten Oaks brands of hardwood flooring, has purchased Parquets Alexandra.
Buying Parquets Alexandra adds value to MIRAGE providing it with the quality of their team, its brand…
Lockdowel to Sell in Canada Through Richelieu
Lockdowel, the California-based provider of assembly and installation solutions for cabinets, furniture, closets, and architectural millwork says their fastener solutions will now be available for direct purchase in Canada through Richelieu…