Thanks to SLB Education, UT Austin has introduced "Time for Timber-FRAMING," an innovative and educational design studio that engages students in real-world projects, equipping them with the skills needed for modern wood construction systems. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q02zdDBt0

#WorldProductivityDay encourages individuals to find unique ways to boost productivity and efficiency. One of the more interesting ways to boost productivity, morale, and well-being is through biophilic design and timber-built architecture. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q02zdNz20

The SLB’s June newsletter highlights new SLB research on the impact of WUI codes on lumber’s market share, the winners of the SLB-sponsored Wood Solutions Scholarship, and more. Read the full newsletter here: hubs.ly/Q02DhKhG0

The American Wood Council is preparing for the 2027 ICC I-codes development process, having submitted 15 change proposals, one of which would lead to direct material + construction savings estimated at $360,000 in mass timber buildings. The AWC's code adoption map: hubs.ly/Q02zf0fy0

The SLB recently published its interactive Q1 2024 Report, highlighting how the SLB and its funded programs are leading the industry’s efforts to deliver long-term, sustainable growth in demand for softwood lumber products. View the full report: softwoodlumberboard.maglr.com/2024-q1-softwo…

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Did you know that ~40% of Canada is covered in forests, with around 68% of that being softwood forests? Thanks to the support of our Canadian investors, partners, board members, staff, and stakeholders, we continue to grow the global softwood lumber industry.

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Fun fact: Some historians believe that conflict between Great Britain and the colonies over the Eastern White Pine sparked the American Revolution. One particular act of rebellion, named the “Pine Tree Riot,” may have fueled the Boston Tea Party in 1773.

Join SLB Education in congratulating the NCSEA Wood Solutions Scholarship winners! The four recipients are excelling academically, engaging in wood-focused research, and expressing a deep enthusiasm for wood design. More info: hubs.ly/Q02DHgwf0

As inspiration for builders and residential contractors, Think Wood’s new Single-Family Home LookBook features beautiful photos and stories highlighting the role wood can play in creating inviting, sustainable, and timeless spaces. Download it here: hubs.ly/Q02DHpVk0

The SLB’s July newsletter highlights SLB Education’s faculty workshops, which are significantly boosting wood design education at universities nationwide, as well as a market analysis of wood in warehouses and manufacturing, and more. Full newsletter here: softwoodlumberboard.org/slb-education-…

Amid mass timber's rapid ascent, it’s easy to forget how far the technology has come. In Building Design + Construction, Tom Chung, Principal at Leers Weinzapfel, looks back at mass timber’s progress alongside three innovations that could shape its future. hubs.ly/Q02DHcS60

Mass timber has emerged as a revolutionary material in sustainable construction. The SLB is now inviting cities with strong sustainability goals to join this movement by applying for funding and support for their own mass timber accelerator programs. softwoodlumberboard.org/mass-timber-ac…

A recent WoodWorksUS market analysis showed warehouse and manufacturing projects were the 2nd largest U.S. construction sector in 2023, and a growing focus on net-zero carbon opens the door to amplify the benefits of building with wood. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q02KpCXW0

Affordable housing is a growing concern in the U.S. To secure the lumber industry’s position in medium- and high-density residential construction and promote affordable multifamily housing, the SLB is implementing a variety of effective tactics. More info: hubs.ly/Q02Kp-3z0

After an SLB audit found that 59% of AEC schools provide little to no exposure to wood design, mainly due to lack of faculty, SLB Education created five workshops to expand wood design knowledge in schools. Contact Reed Kelterborn at [email protected] for more info.

To better support and inspire architecture, engineering, and construction professionals, Think Wood has updated its resource library to be a one-stop shop for info on the possible applications of wood structural systems. View the new resource library here: hubs.ly/Q02Kp-hY0

The SLB’s August newsletter highlights a $6M EPA grant that will support the AWC’s work to strengthen the industry’s sustainability data collection, new wood education courses, building tours for architects and developers, and more. Read the newsletter: softwoodlumberboard.org/the-awc-awarde…

Lumber demand from single-family home construction and remodeling is volatile. To minimize this, a diversified demand base is crucial. Learn how the SLB defends market share and pursues new opportunities in non-residential and multifamily construction: hubs.ly/Q02KpTKf0

Five winners were recently announced for the SLB + ACSA's 2024 Timber Education Prize, which included UCLA's “Forest – Fiber – Frame” course and UVA's “Design from Tree to Timber: Building Non-Planar Futures” course. Learn more about the winning courses: hubs.ly/Q02PSh7J0

The USDA recently announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Softwood Lumber Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027. Read more: softwoodlumberboard.org/usda-announces…