Category: Columns

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.

To make housing more affordable across the United States, a variety of housing types are needed—especially multifamily. Here’s how the SLB is working to secure

Last month, the United Nations Environment Program and the French Government hosted a Buildings and Climate Global Forum in Paris that brought together 1,400 stakeholders

APA – The Engineered Wood Association Board of Trustees welcomes Chris Seymour as its newest member. Chris Seymour currently oversees the wood products division manufacturing

NAWLA’s 2024 John J. Mulrooney AwardThe North American Wholesale Lumber Association has announced the recipient for this year’s John J. Mulrooney award. Mulrooney was a

Trade missions are one of the most effective ways for U.S. suppliers to connect with buyers and improve their understanding of international markets. In 2023