Design Professionals need to stay abreast of progressive wood industry issues and changing building design standards. To help professionals stay informed about the technical issues affecting the wood industry, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) offers Design Professional Membership in its American Wood Council (AWC). 

The American Wood Council (AWC), a product group of AF&PA, provides wood design and construction information to assist engineers and architects, develops structural and fire performance data on a wide range of traditional and engineered wood products, and engages in long-term research. 

• Optional listing in AF&PA Design Professional Services Directory with description of professional services. 
• Member discounts on Technical Publications. 
• AWC IMPACT  newsletter 
• Wood Design Focus, the Forest Products Society quarterly journal of contemporary wood engineering. 
• Wood Design and Building, a quarterly North American magazine on design and construction of modern wood buildings. 
• Frequent updates on wood industry developments, association activity, new publications, and special reports on engineering, building codes, standards, fire technology, and research projects. 
• Announcements of seminars offering CEU credits. 
• Access to technical information with a direct 800 phone number to AWC. 

** per year, $150 Outside US & Canada, $50 Students (verification required). Membership dues are based on the calendar year (January 1 – December 31). Dues are pro-rated depending on when your application is received. January 1 – March 31: full dues; April 1 – June 30: 25% pro-ration; July 1 – September 30: 50% pro-ration. New or reinstated applications with payment received on or after October 1 will be given membership for the remainder of the current year and the next calendar year.

Dues, contributions, or gifts to AF&PA are not deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes. Payments, however, may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject to restrictions imposed by recent federal tax law changes. No portion of your design professional member dues are allocable to lobbying.