Growing Demand for Lumber The softwood lumber industry has plenty of reasons to be optimistic about substantial long-term growth of the wood products market. It’s become commonplace for building designers and developers to cite wood construction as a key strategy for constructing their projects more quickly and sustainably. Projects teams are looking for opportunities to… Read more »
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A Year in Review: 10 Top Stories from the SLB
Happy 2025 to our investors, colleagues, and industry partners. As we close the 2024 chapter, we wanted to share with you a quick recap of the top stories from the SLB last year. As we continue to work towards our mission to make softwood lumber the building material of choice in commercial, residential, and outdoor… Read more »
WoodWorks Aims to Convert 400 Projects to Wood Construction This Year
WoodWorks Aims to Convert 400 Projects to Wood Construction This Year When a structural engineer at a South Carolina engineering firm had a question about firewalls in light-frame construction, he knew who to call: WoodWorks. WoodWorks is a program funded by the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) with a team of engineers and architects who help… Read more »
From Forest to Classroom: SLB Faculty Workshops Drive Wood Education Nationwide
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 »
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 »
Softwood lumber is a key piece of the housing solution
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 »
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 »