May 2023

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UPDATED CONSTRUCTION GUIDE

Glulam in Residential Building Construction GuideGlulam in Residential Building Construction Guide

This newly revised construction guide details the capabilities and characteristics of glued laminated timber (glulam) and its uses in residential construction. Includes a specification guide.
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UPCOMING WEBINAR

Fire-Rated Systems in Wood Construction webinarFire-Rated Systems in Wood Construction
Tuesday, June 6, 10-11 AM PDT

While no building is truly fireproof, construction materials and systems can make a building fire safe. This session provides an introduction to fire-rated systems in wood-frame construction. Along with APA's Fire-Rated Systems design and construction guide, this webinar offers guidance on designing and constructing some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Participants will learn what's available, what's acceptable and what's best practice. AIA and ICC credits available.
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NEW ECONOMIC REPORT

E188 2023 Structural Panel and Engineered Wood Yearbook2023 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook

The Yearbook includes an analysis of the U.S., Canadian and global economies, focusing on factors that impact demand for engineered wood products across several market segments as a basis for forecasting expected production of engineered wood products. In addition to the analysis and forecast, the Yearbook also includes historical data on engineered wood production.
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