The American Wood Council (AWC) now offers a complimentary self-directed learning program on designing with wood. Courses are related to the use of traditional and engineered wood products for residential and commercial applications and are available on the AWC website. …
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) …
Columbia Forest Products has been named a winner of the FSC Leadership Award in the Forest Stewardship Council US’s Conservation Champions for 2014. The award was presented to Columbia Forest Products at an event held on October 23, 2014 at …
The American Wood Council 2015 “National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction” and “Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic” (SDPWS) standards have been approved as American National Standards by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Both standards are referenced …
In recognition of National Forest Products Week (October 19 – 25), the American Wood Council (AWC) has released a statement about the sustainable benefits of wood materials and its important role in the U.S. economy. Currently, forest products support more …
Drytac will introduce the next generation of JetMounter roller laminators at this year’s SGIA Expo, held October 22-24 in Las Vegas. The JetMounter™ Fuzion XD is a heavy-duty wide format roller laminator with a durable metal construction, specifically designed with …
A recent study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) revealed significant regional differences in new single-family home characteristics, ranging from price, design features, building materials and even financing. The new findings come from analysis of the 2013 Census …
The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and Wood WORKS! Ontario are pleased with the announcement made today by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Ted McMeekin, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, MPP Bill Mauro, and the Minister …
Graco Inc. has announced that James A. Graner, age 69, has informed the company of his intention to retire as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Graner will continue as Chief Financial Officer while a replacement is being identified. The company expects …
The North Carolina Rules Review Commission has rejected the temporary rule which allowed permit holders to opt-out of using low-e fenestration products in residential construction. In an August 8, 2014 letter to the North Carolina Building Code Council, AAMA led …
