West Linn, Ore., July 29, 2019 –The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) is pleased to announce Kabira Cher Ferrell as its new Vice President, Marketing and Communications, leading the Think Wood program, effective August 1, 2019. Kabira joins the SLB with solid wood background having led the Wood, Naturally effort for five years and more recently, provided strategic planning… Read more »
Category: Newsflash
Proposed Changes to Board Membership, Nominations, Procedures, and Referenda Period under Softwood Lumber Check-Off
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a proposal for changes to the membership, nominations, procedures, and referenda period under the Softwood Lumber Board (Board) established under the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order (or check-off). Please see link below to the proposal that was published today in… Read more »
Experience the Possibilities of Wood | Mobile Tour Approved
The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) announced today, with unanimous board approval, that the organization will take the successful Timber City exhibit concept on the road in a mobile interactive tour this year. Under the Think Wood brand, the SLB is proud to introduce WoodBox, a beautiful and compelling museum-quality display that showcases the environmental and economic benefits… Read more »
Newsflash: Softwood Lumber Board Welcomes Six New Directors
West Linn, Ore., Dec. 28, 2018 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has appointed six members to serve on the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB), Members will serve a three-year term of office beginning Jan. 1, 2019. New members include J.D. Hankins, Ripley, Miss., and Brian Luoma, Tuscaloosa, Ala. who will represent the U.S. South. Todd Payne… Read more »
2021 IBC To Include Wood Buildings Up To 18 Stories Tall
Washington, D.C. – December 19, 2018. Per preliminary voting results released by the International Code Council (ICC) today, all 14 tall mass timber code change proposals have been approved, clearing the way for their inclusion in the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). Taken together, the 14 tall mass timber code change proposals create three new… Read more »
Newsflash: SLB Leadership Transition Completed
Washington, D.C. – December 18, 2018. The Softwood Lumber Board is pleased to announce that it has completed its leadership succession plan. This was an important undertaking as the Board entered its second term following the successful revote of our Softwood Lumber Check-off program. To prepare for the second term, the Executive Team conducted an… Read more »
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 »