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‘No.1 Common’ At Material Matters

‘No.1 Common’ At Material Matters Four designers uncover wood’s natural beauty at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen Project runs from June, 18–20, 2025 This June, AHEC’s new exhibition, No.1 Common, lands in Copenhagen to make the case for often-overlooked hardwood qualities in design. Four visionary designers will be unveiling unique works at the festival’s Material Matters fair […]

Why Knot Hold On?

Why Knot Hold On? I love my job. But I’ll be honest, it just got harder. The hardwood industry is riding a tariff rollercoaster, and the track ahead is uncertain. We don’t know what the next three months will bring, let alone the next three years. And if there’s one thing that kills business, it’s […]

Thinking Strategically

By Ashley Amidon Executive Director,International Wood Products Association, Alexandria, VA (703) 820-7807 (c)www.iwpawood.org To many outside the association world, it might seem an odd time to roll out a new strategic plan. Our industry is, after all, in a time of profound uncertainty and upheaval, and with trade policy changing daily and sometimes hourly, it […]

‘No.1 Common’ At Material Matters

Four designers uncover wood’s natural beauty at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen Project runs from June 18–20, 2025 By Michael Snow,Executive DirectorAmerican HardwoodExport CouncilSterling, VA703-435-2900www.ahec.org This June, AHEC’s new exhibition, No.1 Common, lands in Copenhagen to make the case for often-overlooked hardwood qualities in design. Four visionary designers will be unveiling unique works at the festival’s Material […]

Softwood Export Council Releases New Lumber Grading, Wood In Architecture Videos

By Rose Braden,PresidentSoftwood ExportCouncil,Portland, ORwww.softwood.org With funding from the U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant and the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, the Softwood Export Council (SEC) recently released a series of videos aimed at introducing U.S. and international architects to the advantages of using U.S. softwoods in commercial and civic projects. The videos feature six […]

SLB-Supported Accelerators Drive Lumber Market Growth

[photo credit:] Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment. Image Credit: Stantec The Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment in Boston is an influential showcase for the potential of wood construction. The transformation of 42 1940s-era buildings into a sustainable, mixed-income residential community will include a six-story affordable housing project built with a cross-laminated timber floor and roof system and […]

Solving The Housing Crisis Requires Industry And Policy Partnership

Jackson MorrillPresident & CEO of the American Wood Council The National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates that there is a shortage of almost 7 million affordable rental homes available across the nation. In fact, the Coalition found that nowhere in the U.S. can a renter working a full-time, minimum-wage job afford a two-bedroom apartment. The […]

Updates From The APA Newsroom

APA Names EWTA Successor Linley Post Linley Post has been named the new senior manager of program and business development and will assume day-to-day management of the Engineered Wood Technology Association (EWTA) following LaDauna Wilson’s retirement. Linley brings 15 years of experience in B2B and B2C sales and marketing, recently serving as the channel marketing […]

Investing In Your Company: How NAWLA Can Help You Stay Ahead

With ongoing regulatory changes, uncertainty around tariffs and shifting market conditions, the world seems to be spinning faster than our feet can keep up. In today’s world, when so much feels beyond our control, it’s more important than ever to focus on the areas that we do have influence, particularly by investing in your company’s […]

Softwood Export Council Releases New Lumber Grading, Wood In Architecture Videos

By Rose Braden, President, Softwood Export Council, Portland, OR, www.softwood.org With funding from the U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant and the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, the Softwood Export Council (SEC) recently released a series of videos aimed at introducing U.S. and international architects to the advantages of using U.S. softwoods in commercial and civic […]