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More Tools for Wind & Seismic Design: AWC Publishes 2027 SDPWS Standard
New edition adds two new construction systems and updated CLT diaphragm provisions giving engineers more tools to build safely in seismic and wind-prone regions. LEESBURG, VA. – The American Wood Council (AWC) published the 2027 edition of the Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (ANSI/AWC SDPWS-2027), the wood product industry’s standard for designing in...
American Wood Council Applauds $105 Million in Forest Service Wood Innovations Grants
The American Wood Council (AWC) celebrates the U.S. Forest Service’s announcement of $105.5 million as part of the Wood Innovations Grant (WIG) Program. The new grants include 177 projects across the nation that seek to fulfill the goal of WIG to “support innovation, expand wood energy markets, and promote wood as a sustainable building material.” ...