Author: Lauren
WoodWorks: Mass Timber Taking Off – Over 400 Projects in U.S.
Building Trends: Mass Timber Turning Mass Timber Interest into Projects Mass timber is no longer just a novel concept used elsewhere in the world. Curiosity is turning into expertise, and structures are being built. As of September 2018, 439 multi-family, commercial, or institutional projects have been constructed out of mass timber across the U.S., or… Read more »
Newsflash: Tall Mass Timber Code Proposals Pass by Large Margins
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, all 14 proposals from the Ad Hoc Committee on Tall Wood Buildings were approved by large margins at the International Code Council (ICC) public comment hearings in Richmond, Va. The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) commends the American Wood Council (AWC) and its effort in this specially funded initiative by the SLB, the AWC, and… Read more »
Monthly Update: October 2018
SLB Q2 2018 Report Available
The SLB’s quarterly report discusses possibilities in the export market, funded program accomplishments, MIT research on the benefits of wood, and more. Click here to view a PDF of the report. Download the Q2 2018 Report Now
Monthly Update: September 2018
Softwood Lumber Board Announces Key Appointment
As part of its aggressive five-year strategic plan and transition to new leadership, the Softwood Lumber Board announced today that Maureen T. Pello has been selected to serve as the SLB’s Vice President for Operations beginning October 1, 2018. Maureen is a seasoned professional with a successful track record at the U.S. Department of Agriculture… Read more »