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EPA’s Formadehyde Rule Published in Federal Register

Woodworking Network reports that the federal regulation that addresses formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products sold in the United States was published in the Federal Register on Dec. 12, 2016, by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The regulation establishes standards for formaldehyde emissions for both domestic and imported composite wood products. Covered products include hardwood plywood, particleboard and MDF. Hardboard is exempt as long as the emissions do not exceed 0.06 ppm. Laminated products, defined as composite wood panels with an attached wood or woody grass veneer (i.e.. bamboo) that are then used in the production of a component part or finished good, are now also included in the scope of covered products; it does not, however, include other veneer types, papers, or other surface finishes commonly used with composite wood.

Ready to Go Boom?

With all the attention to Millennials and entry-level buyers, let’s not get too carried away and forget five to eight years of 55+ mega opportunity.

Growth in Homeowners’ Equity Continues

According to the Federal Reserve Board’s third quarter of 2016 release of its Financial Accounts of the United States report, household holdings of real estate, measured on a not seasonally adjusted basis, totaled $22.725 trillion in the third quarter of 2016, $1.520 trillion higher than its level in the third quarter of 2015, $21.204 trillion.

Green Building Materials Market Projected to Reach USD 245 Billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 17%

PUNE, India, Dec. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Market Research Future published a Half Cooked Research Report on Green Building Materials Market that contains the information from 2014 to 2022. The Global Green Building Materials Market is expected to grow over the CAGR of around 17% during the period 2016 to 2022.

Market Highlights

Green Buildings are the structures that utilize the resource efficient and environment friendly processes throughout the life cycle of the building. The market is driven by the increasing consumer awareness regarding energy efficiency and government supportive policies globally drive the market. Furthermore, the low maintenance cost, low operating cost and low water requirements the fueled the demand of the market. Health care industry by application contributes highest to the overall growth of the market. On the basis of region, North-America is the largest market both by value and volume. The global green building materials market size was valued at around USD 158 Billion in 2015 and is expected to cross USD 245 Billion at CAGR of 17% by 2022.

Remembering WMA Officer, Long-time Member and Friend – George E. Kessel, Jr.

It is with a heavy heart and much sadness that World Millwork Alliance informs the WMA membership that loyal member and friend of WMA, George Edward Kessel, Jr. passed away.

Many in the millwork industry remember George Kessel as President of Morgan Wightman Supply Company. A distributor member company who supported WMA since 1993. George was an active contributor and a true leader of WMA. George volunteered his time to serve as an association officer for four years as WMA Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair until 2013. George participated in several strategic plans, and remained active in the association financials as a committee member through 2016.

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WMA News Brief Thursday, December 9, 2016

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What can we expect from the economy in 2017?

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Research issued its outlook for 2017, and its experts are moving forward with cautious optimism.

The Possible Tax Implications Of A Trump Presidency For Distributors

As Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House, distributors across the country are wondering what his election — and the Republican Party’s hold on Congress — may mean for their bottom line. Though no tax legislation has been formally proposed, there are tax plans on the table from the House Republicans and the president-elect that offer hints at what distributors may be able to expect in the coming year. Of course, nothing is final yet.

Tiny House appendix to be added to the 2018 IRC

Builder reports that an organization by the name of Tiny House Build announced today that the tiny house appendix that was proposed this year to the 2018 Edition of the International Residential Code passed its final round of ICC online voting as reported by the International Code Council yesterday, receiving the required 2/3 majority vote. According to the organization, a tiny-house-specific appendix, the first of its kind, will be part of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), allowing home buyers to receive Certificates of Occupancy for tiny houses built to the requirements of the IRC appendix, should a specific state or local jurisdiction adopt it in the future.

U.S.-Brazil collaboration leads to device that reduces energy use in buildings

Researchers from the United States and Brazil have developed a new device that can reduce energy losses in buildings by measuring and assessing the energy performance of windows without removing them from their site.

The portable window energy meter, still in prototype stage, was developed by researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and from Brazil’s Federal University of Santa Catarina, and is part of a large effort funded by the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy international program. The collaboration aims to accelerate deployment of clean energy technologies under the U.S.-Brazil Strategic Energy Dialogue.

The reduction of energy use in buildings is a key part of the Energy Department’s strategy to achieve several goals, including doubling energy productivity by 2030. The Energy Department estimates that the amount of energy lost annually through windows in the United States corresponds to approximately $40 billion.

EPA’s Formadehyde Rule Published in Federal Register

Ready to Go Boom?

Growth in Homeowners’ Equity Continues

Green Building Materials Market Projected to Reach USD 245 Billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 17%

Remembering WMA Officer, Long-time Member and Friend – George E. Kessel, Jr.

WMA News Brief Thursday, December 9, 2016

What can we expect from the economy in 2017?

The Possible Tax Implications Of A Trump Presidency For Distributors

Tiny House appendix to be added to the 2018 IRC

U.S.-Brazil collaboration leads to device that reduces energy use in buildings

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WMA MILLWORK CAREER DAY

WMA 54 th ANNUAL CONVENTION & TRADESHOW
MEMPHIS, TN

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 • 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
MEMPHIS COOK CONVENTION CENTER

VETERANS AND STUDENTS WELCOME!