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The American Wood Council and CFSC just launched a redesigned site and brand to better support fire safety on construction sites. With improved navigation, a searchable resource hub, and the CFS Checklist app, it’s now easier than ever to access the tools you need. hubs.ly/Q03kWgDv0

As an industry-funded checkoff, the SLB invests in high-return programs that grow the softwood lumber industry—delivering 15.3+ BBF of incremental demand since 2012. Learn more about the SLB's smart, targeted, and measurable strategy and why it works: hubs.ly/Q03kWGD20

The SLB’s May newsletter features a new video celebrating steel-timber hybrid construction, new data revealing the lumber industry’s importance to the U.S. economy, virtual reality education for architecture students, and more. Read the full newsletter: softwoodlumberboard.org/thefuture-is-f…

Next week, Think Wood & WoodWorksUS head to #AIA25! After an impactful exhibit at IMTC, IBS, and JLC Live, we look forward to connecting with architects and sharing the benefits of wood construction at the industry’s largest expo. More info: hubs.ly/Q03kWGDg0

Springdale, AR, faces a housing shortage—but projects like VIA offer hope. Winner of the 2023 Mass Timber Competition, VIA combines mass timber, light-frame, and prefabricated construction to bring 150+ units and 11,600 sq. ft. of retail space to downtown. hubs.ly/Q03kWHLq0

Students explored the SLB’s new VR tool at the AIAS West Quad Conference, hosted by University of Idaho. The immersive experience brings mass timber buildings to life—solving access & field trip barriers in timber education. Want to pilot this resource? Email [email protected].

From Boston to NYC to Atlanta, SLB-funded accelerator programs are helping designers bring projects to life. Projects like Bunker Hill are stand-out examples, helping cities meet sustainability goals and scale wood construction. The SLB is leading the way: hubs.ly/Q03pZDGs0

In addition to providing education and project support, WoodWorksUS helps designers and developers experience wood buildings firsthand through a variety of opportunities, inspiring them to pursue their own wood projects. View WoodWorks’ upcoming events: hubs.ly/Q03pZKd90

The coming years are critical to the lumber industry’s efforts to increase market share and grow demand. SLB Chair Emerita Caroline Dauzat, Owner of Rex Lumber, explains why the industry needs to continue building momentum and developing a path to keep expanding market share.

A new video from constructsteel, an SLB partner, highlights steel-timber hybrid construction as a sustainable solution for cities—featuring projects like 843 N. Spring Street in LA with CLT floors that cut carbon and showcase wood’s beauty. Watch here: hubs.ly/Q03q2S520

The SLB recently released its interactive Q1 2025 Report, which highlights how the SLB and its funded programs are accelerating efforts to expand the use of lumber. View the full report: softwoodlumberboard.org/the-slb-q1-rep…

The SLB’s June newsletter features the SLB and USDA Forest Service’s successful and expanding accelerator initiative, a Think Wood case study highlighting light-frame construction’s value and versatility, and more. Read the full newsletter here: hubs.ly/Q03tTCjH0

Key Q1 highlights for the SLB: 🌲 Generated 315 MM BF of incremental demand. 🌲 SLB Education found that 61% of engaged faculty have added wood design curriculum. 🌲 5,445 professionals received light-frame education from WoodWorksUS. Read the report: softwoodlumberboard.maglr.com/2025-q1-softwo…

Happy Canada Day! Fun fact: Canada is the world’s second-largest producer of softwood lumber—and home to around 9% of the world’s forests! Thanks to our Canadian investors, partners, board members, staff, and stakeholders, we continue to grow the global softwood lumber industry.

Today, we celebrate independence—and the softwood-built spaces where the revolution began. 🪵 Colonial landmarks like Independence Hall and Carpenters’ Hall were constructed with Eastern White Pine, Southern Yellow Pine, and other regional softwoods sourced from American forests.

The winners of WoodWorksUS' 2025 Wood in Architecture awards showcase wood in a range of building types and regions. See the winners here: hubs.ly/Q03vcDBg0

Africatown Plaza—a 126-unit affordable housing project—highlights both the value and versatility of light-frame structural systems. Visit Think Wood to learn more about how the budget-friendly material choice contributed to several coveted design elements: hubs.ly/Q03vd5X50

Building on the success of programs in Boston, Georgia, and NYC, the SLB plans to expand its accelerator program initiative in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, and Washington, D.C. Read the SLB Insights article to learn more about its impact: hubs.ly/Q03vd8q60

We are investing $80M in Wood Innovation Grants across the country to boost wood products manufacturing, strengthening rural economies & growing new markets for American wood. These Forest Service grants directly support jobs in harvesting, milling and wood manufacturing.

ICYMI: The SLB recently released its Q1 report, diving into how the SLB and its funded programs are accelerating efforts to expand the use of lumber. Read the full report for more details, comprehensive program updates, and additional SLB news: hubs.ly/Q03vdm2g0