Softwood lumber is a key piece of the housing solution 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 the industry’s position in medium- and high-density residential construction. Single-family residential construction and renovations have long been the primary market… Read more »
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The SLB sponsors wood talk from NFL star-turned-designer | April 2024 Newsletter
Why a Diversified Demand Base Is Key to Lasting Demand for Wood Products
Why a Diversified Demand Base Is Key to Lasting Demand for Wood Products Lumber demand from single-family home construction and remodeling is volatile—the last few years alone have seen major swings from the COVID pandemic in 2020 to high interest rates last year. To minimize the impact of that volatility on the wood products industry,… Read more »
Contractor training helps overcome barriers to mass timber adoption | SLB March 2024 Newsletter
Encouraging Innovative Light-Frame Projects With Education and Support | SLB February 2024 Newsletter
Blast Testing Research Could Open New Markets | SLB January 2024 Newsletter
Q3 Report Highlights the Significant Impact of the SLB’s Investments
The SLB recently published its Q3 2023 Report, highlighting how the SLB and its funded programs continued to advance the industry’s goal of stimulating demand and expanding softwood lumber markets. Last quarter, SLB-funded programs and initiatives helped achieve significant gains in the market and maximize the impact of the SLB’s investments. Key highlights include: For… Read more »