Sean McLaren of West Fraser is the new AWC Board Chair. Learn about the leadership changes and new appointments shaping the future of the U.S. wood products industry.
AWC issues Northern U.S. Softwood Lumber EPD, completing four regional declarations for enhanced environmental transparency across the wood products sector.
American Wood Council releases an updated Connection Calculator, offering new features for fastener calculations based on the 2024 National Design Specification
The American Wood Council (AWC) has made a significant stride in sustainability by releasing the industry’s first regional Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for the U.S. wood products sector. Previously, EPDs in this industry were nationwide, but AWC has responded to …
American Wood Council (AWC) has recently declared the election of Charles Ingram Lumber Co. Vice President T. Furman Brodie as the Chairman of AWC Board of Directors for a one-year term, effective January 1, 2021. Newly appointed President & CEO …
The American Wood Council (AWC) unveiled a revised 2015 Manual for Engineered Wood Construction, which contains design information for structural lumber, glued laminated timber, structural-use panels, cross-laminated timber, poles and piles, I-joists, and structural composite lumber. “With the introduction …
The American Wood Council (AWC) and Canadian Wood Council (CWC) have partnered with Building Materials Reuse Association (BMRA) to develop an online North American directory outlining reuse and recycling options for wood and wood products. The website can be found …
The American Wood Council has collaborated with organizations in the lumber industry to release recommended guidelines for Weights and Measurement labeling. The guidelines can be found on the AWC website for reference. All states have laws and regulations describing how …
The American Wood Council (AWC) has published a new Design for Code Acceptance, “Meeting Residential Energy Requirements with Wood-Frame Construction” or DCA 7. It provides ways to economically meet the residential requirements of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) …
