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In 2025, APA delivered resources and services that helped manufacturers, builders, designers and code officials navigate their year with confidence. From quality assurance and product qualification work to technical guidance and educational outreach, APA supported thousands of projects, professionals and member manufacturers across North America.
Highlights from APA’s work in 2025 include:
• More than 45,000 on-demand webinar views.
APA has more than 31 free, on-demand webinars covering engineered wood products, building systems, energy and code requirements, wall bracing, resilient design guidance and more. Earn CEUs for AIA and ICC. To view these and other free APA webinars, visit apawood.org/webinars.
• 14,400 industry interactions, including 180 formal presentations delivered to more than 7,000 attendees, while supporting 40 builder regional offices that collectively build approximately 100,000 homes annually.
Need help with a project? APA has a dedicated field team of engineered wood specialists, including engineers, architects and construction experts who are available to provide information and recommendations to construction and design professionals. All services are complimentary. Find an engineered wood specialist near you at apawood.org/market-access-and-development.
• More than 3,700 inquiries regarding engineered wood products answered through APA’s free Help Desk.
Behind every one of those answers, APA has dedicated specialists committed to supporting the industry with accurate, reliable guidance. Whether you are an architect, builder, engineer, or simply curious about engineered wood products, they can help. The Help Desk is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT. Have a question? You can contact them at apawood.org/help.
• 2,555 audits conducted across North America, including 758 onsite audits and 66 member product qualification projects, along with 16 critical mill information projects and 333 panel verification projects.
Through rigorous auditing, testing and product qualification programs, APA helps manufacturers demonstrate product compliance through their quality assurance system. This includes review of mill quality procedures, independent third-party audits and regular independent testing that verifies the quality and performance of wood structural panels. Learn more at apawood.org/quality-services.
These accomplishments reflect more than numbers alone. They represent the expertise, dedication and commitment APA brings to the professionals and member manufacturers who rely on its work every day. Through research, testing, education and technical support, APA continues to advance the engineered wood industry and serve as a trusted resource for building professionals.
To explore the research, resources and technical expertise behind the numbers, visit apawood.org.
STREAMLINE PROJECT APPROVALS WITH APA PRODUCT REPORTS®
When it comes to specifying and installing engineered wood products with confidence, having the right technical documentation is essential. APA Product Reports® help design professionals, builders and code officials streamline project approvals by documenting a product’s compliance with applicable building codes and standards across North America.
APA currently offers more than 150 free Product Reports, including several specifically developed for use in Canada. Backed by APA’s industry-leading third-party auditing and testing programs, these reports provide building officials and design professionals with clear, authoritative documentation of engineered wood product compliance with model building codes. These reports comply with the requirements for evaluation reports in the 2024 IRC and 2024 IBC and include design properties, qualification criteria and installation guidance.
To explore the complete APA Product Report library, visit apawood.org/product-reports.
