From Forest to Classroom: SLB Faculty Workshops Drive Wood Education Nationwide 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 design and construction. Unfortunately, wood education is underrepresented in many post-secondary architecture, engineering, and construction management programs across the… Read more »
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The SLB Q2 Report: Near-Term Investments + Long-Term Vision for Growing Demand For Lumber
The SLB published its Q2 2024 Report, revealing the impact of both near-term investments and long-term vision for growing demand and expanding markets for lumber. The SLB and its funded programs are balancing these efforts to ensure our industry remains strong today and thrives for generations to come. Key Q2 highlights include: For more information,… Read more »
USDA Announces Appointments to the Softwood Lumber Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Softwood Lumber Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027. Newly appointed members are: “The Softwood Lumber Board would like to thank Secretary Vilsack for appointing a dynamic group of… Read more »
New Funding for Sustainable Mass Timber Construction in U.S. Cities
As cities across the globe intensify their efforts to lower their carbon footprint, mass timber is emerging as a revolutionary material in sustainable construction. Known for its ability to significantly reduce a building’s embodied carbon emissions, mass timber offers a compelling alternative to traditional building materials. Its benefits, including storing carbon, reducing material waste, and… Read more »
SLB Partnerships Make the Industry Stronger
SLB Partnerships Make the Industry Stronger Through a diverse array of partnerships with both public agencies and private organizations, the Softwood Lumber Board and its funded programs have proven that the industry is stronger and produces greater results when we work collaboratively. The SLB has a focused mandate—to increase demand and expand markets for softwood… Read more »
The SLB Q1 Report Highlights Work to Deliver Long-Term, Sustainable Growth in Demand for Softwood Lumber Products
The SLB recently published its Q1 2024 Report, highlighting how the SLB and its funded programs delivered strong, measurable results, expanding markets and driving incremental lumber demand. Through its programs and partnerships, the SLB is leading the industry’s efforts to deliver long-term, sustainable growth in demand for softwood lumber products. Key highlights include: For more… Read more »
Accelerating Momentum: The Softwood Lumber Board 2023 Annual Report is Now Available
The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) recently published its 2023 Annual Report, which details the organization’s impact generating more softwood lumber demand by expanding new and emerging markets and protecting existing markets. The SLB Annual Report is available online at www.softwoodlumberboard.org/annualreport. “Through its direct investments and the efforts of our funded programs—the AWC, Think Wood, and… Read more »