The Lumber Industry Is Positioned to Capture More Market Share in 2026 The Softwood Lumber Board and its funded programs continued the momentum behind U.S. lumber demand growth in 2025, even amid turbulent economic conditions for multifamily and nonresidential construction. The SLB’s programs supported the conversion of 1,536 projects—representing 62 million square feet of construction—to… Read more »
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A Year in Review: 10 Stories About How SLB Is Shaping Lumber’s Future
Happy 2026 to our investors, colleagues, and industry partners. As we reflect on the successes achieved in 2025, we’re sharing a concise recap of the year’s most impactful SLB stories—from market expansion and code wins to education and workforce development. Each reflects our shared commitment to growing demand for softwood lumber through coordinated, industry-led strategy.… Read more »
The SLB Is Growing Lumber Demand Across Multifamily, Commercial, Education, and Industrial Markets
The SLB has released its Q3 2025 Report, highlighting significant progress tied to its new strategic plan. This quarter, SLB-funded programs advanced a coordinated strategy centered on high-opportunity sectors—1-8 story multifamily, commercial, K-12 education, and the fast-growing industrial segment—while accelerating project conversions, strengthening building code support, scaling post-secondary education, and expanding outreach in key cities.… Read more »
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The Lumber Industry Needs the SLB—Now More Than Ever
The Lumber Industry Needs the SLB—Now More Than Ever Lumber demand has long been tied to the turbulent single-family housing market. In recent years, the industry has seen swings such as the remodeling and replacement boom during the COVID pandemic and downturns such as the current market, with housing starts down 4.9% year-to-date. The lumber… Read more »
Four Winners Announced for the 2025 Mass Timber Competition: Building Sustainable Schools
The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and the USDA Forest Service (USDA) announced the winners of the 2025 Mass Timber Competition: Building Sustainable Schools. This year’s competition awarded $1.8 million to support projects that accelerate the adoption of mass timber in the United States, with a dedicated focus on K-12 educational environments. The winning projects demonstrate… Read more »