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 »
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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 »
Five Winners Announced for $2M+ 2023 Mass Timber Competition
Five winners of the 2023 Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon, funded jointly by the Softwood Lumber Board and USDA Forest Service (USDA), were announced in Chicago today. The winning projects received funds totaling $2.2 million to demonstrate mass timber’s applications in architectural design and highlight its significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of… Read more »