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Plan Ahead: Top Construction Conferences to Watch in 2026​

New Lumber and Furniture Tariffs: What Florida Builders Need to Know​

Fortifying Our Future: The Rise of Iron-Enhanced Wood​

From AI innovations to green building and safety standards, 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for the construction industry. Explore the top conferences every Florida builder, supplier, and industry professional should have on their radar. Don’t forget to save the date for FBMA’s 2026 Building Products Expo, the premier event for Florida’s building material community.

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Starting October 14, 2025, new U.S. tariffs on lumber, kitchen cabinets, and furniture will impact Florida’s construction industry, raising material costs and affecting home prices. Builders and remodelers will need to adjust sourcing, project planning, and budgets. Explore strategies to navigate these changes and stay competitive.

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Researchers are transforming wood into a high-performance building material by integrating nanoscale iron particles into its cell walls. This breakthrough boosts stiffness and hardness at the microscopic level, offering the potential for sustainable alternatives to steel and concrete. While large-scale applications are still being tested, iron-fortified wood represents a promising step toward stronger, eco-friendly construction solutions.

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