Category: Columns

Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council The first month of this year saw a dramatic increase in catastrophic wildfires in California. In

APA – The Engineered Wood Association welcomes Matthew Hunter as the new director of codes and standards. Matthew Hunter Matthew will spearhead APA’s work advancing

The North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) has hit the ground running with an exciting year ahead, including the return of the prestigious John J.

JJ Carroll Redevelopment. Credit: MASS Design Grouphttps://rethinkwood.filecamp.com/s/d/pqR0RvJOWGUAuNJM Wood is by far the preferred structural material for construction in low-rise residential construction. In the United States,

The softwood lumber industry has plenty of reasons to be optimistic about substantial long-term growth of the wood products market. It’s become commonplace for building

With the election now behind us, AWC is moving expeditiously to prepare our strategic priorities for the first 180 days of the new Administration and

Scott Poole Joins APA Board of Trustees APA – The Engineered Wood Association Board of Trustees welcomes Scott Poole as its newest member. Scott Poole

NAWLA’s Executive Management Institute Class of 2023. 2025 is officially here, and your friends at the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) would like to

Dr. Borjen “BJ” Yeh has been named the 2024 Bronson J. Lewis Award honoree. Now in its 19th year, the award recognizes individuals for their

It’s hard to believe that we’re already wrapping up 2024, but with 2025 fast approaching, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the

When a structural engineer at a South Carolina engineering firm had a question about firewalls in light-frame construction, he knew who to call: WoodWorks. WoodWorks

After more than 30 years, the saga of American Wood Council’s (AWC) fight for proper interpretation of our industry’s boiler emissions has ended with a

When not properly managed, construction sites can hold higher potential for fires caused by issues like improperly stored combustible materials and noncompliant hot work. In

Incorporating more lumber into our built environment may end on construction sites, but it begins with the students who will become the future innovators in

APA – The Engineered Wood Association (APA) recently updated The Performance Path to Energy Code Compliance publication. This free guide assists builders in evaluating the

This year’s Traders Market is the fall event for more than 1,400 forest and building material industry professionals. Taking place November 13-15 in Phoenix, AZ,

In May, the Softwood Export Council (SEC) received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agriculture Service’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP)

By The NAWLA Editor NAWLA’s Regional Meetings are in full swing this summer following successful events in Montréal, Vancouver, and Portland which collectively drew a

Column by SLB Through a diverse array of partnerships with both public agencies and private organizations, the Softwood Lumber Board and its funded programs have

The American Wood Council (AWC) has been a leader and strong supporter of the wood product industry’s environmental data collection efforts and commitment to transparency.