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AWC declares Tom Corrick as the new Chairman

 December 17, 2015

The American Wood Council announced the election of Boise Cascade CEO Tom Corrick as the new AWC chairman for a one year term.   Andrew Miller, CEO of Stimson Lumber, was elected the first vice-chairman and Allyn Ford, president and …

AWC introduces Energy UA Calculator App

 December 2, 2015

The American Wood Council (AWC) has released an app which will calculate an opaque wall or fenestration U-factor based upon the Total UA alternative compliance method permitted by the International Code Council’s 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) or International …

AWC President comments on Boiler MACT Reconsideration

 November 2, 2015

American Wood Council (AWC) President and CEO Robert Glowinski has issued the following statement – the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) reconsideration of the Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rule.   “With just three short months before the compliance deadline, …

AWC is looking forward to host an effective panel discussion during NFPW

 October 28, 2015

The American Wood Council (AWC) is shining a spotlight on the merits of mass timber construction, the carbon benefits provided by these green buildings, and the positive economic impacts they generate.   AWC joined with reThink Wood to host an …

AWC admires winners of Tall Wood Building competitions

 September 18, 2015

American Wood Council (AWC) President and CEO Robert Glowinski has issued the following statement in response to the announcement of the Tall Wood Building Competition winners. The competition is a partnership between the Binational Softwood Lumber Council, Softwood Lumber Board …

Awareness on Wood/Fiber Based Panel Sector

 August 27, 2015

The wood/fiber-based panels sector is enjoying improved commercial and consumer end-use demand levels on a sub-regional scale, based on recovering organic growth following the recession.   While renewed commercial business opportunity is embracing the MDF/PB panels producing sectors, the industry …

AWC Releases Spanish Translation for Deck Guide

 August 26, 2015

The American Wood Council (AWC) has released a spanish translation of the Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide. The free guide can be downloaded from the AWC’s official website.   We’ve always encouraged anyone in the United States contemplating a …

AWC Launches Redesigned Website

 August 7, 2015

The American Wood Council (AWC) has launched its redesigned website with responsive features to make it easier to navigate on mobile devices.   “Our website receives over half a million visitors a year,” said AWC Vice President of Technology Transfer …

AWC Announced Updated Span Tables and Design Values

 July 11, 2015

American Wood Council released updated span tables and design value for Joists and Rafters in order to reflect the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) AND 2015 International Residential Code (IRC).   The 2015 Span Tables for Joists and Rafters updates …

First Female President of SEAOSC Elected by AWC Education Director

 July 2, 2015

American Wood Council’s Education Director elected the first female president- Michelle Kam-Biron, who begins her tenure as president of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) today, serving for the 2015-16 term. Notably, she is the first female president …


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