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Why Knot Lead Your Board Of Directors?
Why Knot Lead Your Board Of Directors? Leadership matters. It shapes people, organizations, and outcomes. From politics to church, businesses to families, we’ve all seen the difference between good leadership and bad leadership. Throughout my life, I’ve had the privilege of standing on both sides — as a follower and as a leader. And one […]
Shaping The Future Of Wood Flooring Amid Uncertainty
Shaping The Future Of Wood Flooring Amid Uncertainty As we approach 2026, the hardwood flooring industry is looking ahead with both optimism and caution. Members of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recognize that while opportunities are on the horizon, challenges such as tariffs, labor shortages, and shifting consumer demand cannot be overlooked. In times […]
EUDR May Be Delayed, But American Hardwood Assured Platform Still Important
EUDR May Be Delayed, But American Hardwood Assured Platform Still Important On September 23rd, news broke that the European Union is strongly considering another delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which was set to go into effect on December 30, 2025. IT issues with the system used to track the enormous […]
Promoting Southern Cypress
Promoting Southern Cypress When it comes to promoting Cypress building products, the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) leads the charge. From partnering with magazines on editorial and video projects to creating engaging social media and educational content, the SCMA maintains a diverse promotion campaign that benefits all Cypress producers and distributors. Following is a brief […]
The Lumber Industry Needs the SLB—Now More Than Ever
The Lumber Industry Needs the SLB—Now More Than Ever Photo credit: Idaho Airships Lumber demand has long been tied to the turbulent single-family housing market. In recent years, the industry has seen swings such as the remodeling and replacement boom during the COVID pandemic and downturns such as the current market, with housing starts down […]
AWC’s Leadership In Protecting And Expanding Mass Timber Across The U.S.
AWC’s Leadership In Protecting And Expanding Mass Timber Across The U.S. By Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council It is remarkable to take stock of how far we have come in the U.S. with regard to mass timber adoption since its inclusion in the 2021 I-codes. In only four years’ time, there […]
APA Honors Jim Enright As 2025 Bronson Lewis Award Recipient
APA Honors Jim Enright As 2025 Bronson Lewis Award Recipient PWT President and CEO Jim Enright (Center) receives the Bronson J. Lewis award from outgoing APA Chair Doug Asano (Left) and APA President Mark Tibbetts (Right). PWT President and CEO Jim Enright has been awarded the 2025 Bronson J. Lewis Award. Now in its 20th […]
Another Great Year for NAWLA
Another Great Year for NAWLA As 2025 draws to a close and we look toward opportunities of 2026, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on our shared successes as an organization and industry as a whole. While 2025 brought its share of challenges — from market uncertainty to evolving policy changes — it is […]
Mission Critical: Keeping Forestry And Wood Products Off The Endangered Industry List
Mission Critical: Keeping Forestry And Wood Products Off The Endangered Industry List Encyclopedia salespeople, switchboard operators, and lamplighters. What do they all have in common? They have all become endangered, diminished, or extinct because times change, attitudes change, and what they offer is no longer in demand. Keeping the wood and forest products industry off […]
Why Knot Know Your Lumber Recovery?
Why Knot Know Your Lumber Recovery? I climbed Mt. Rainier last year. In preparation, I went through my gear and removed unnecessary weight. My climbing friend, Brian, always says, “Ounces is Pounds and Pounds is Pain.” So, I cut off tags, stripped labels, removed noncritical content, shortened handles, bought ultra-light gear—anything to shed ounces. Then […]
