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APA Presents Dr. Borjen ‘BJ’ Yeh with 2024 Bronson J. Lewis Award
Dr. Borjen “BJ” Yeh has been named the 2024 Bronson J. Lewis Award honoree.
The award recognizes individuals for their leadership and outstanding contributions to the engineered wood industry. Yeh received the award September 30 at the APA Annual Meeting in San Antonio. The award is named after the late Bronson Lewis, who served as secretary and executive vice president of APA – The Engineered Wood Association for 24 years.
With over 34 years at APA, Yeh's contributions are highly regarded across the industry. Since 2003, he has served as director of APA’s Technical Services Division, representing APA, its members and the industry in over 25 countries.
Thanks to Yeh’s efforts, APA member products are recognized in domestic and international codes and standards for their performance and quality.
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CONSTRUCTION TIPS
Building for High-Wind Resilience in Light-Frame Wood Construction
With tornadoes, hurricanes and other high-wind events seemingly becoming more common, it’s critical builders know the construction techniques to best mitigate these challenges. The APA publication M310, Building for High-Wind Resilience in Light-Frame Wood Construction, includes nine details that improve wind resistance in residential construction. The guide includes real-world examples of techniques that maximize the resilience of exterior walls, floors and roofs.
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IMPORTANCE OF CERTIFICATION
Why You Should Insist on APA Trademarked Products for Your Projects
When specifying wood structural panels, I-joists, glulam, CLT or SCL, it’s not enough to just select whatever fits. Equally important is to insist on getting the right product for the job of the highest quality. APA trademarked products have undergone a rigorous quality assurance process encompassing mill quality, product standards and third-party certification. So you can be confident the products deliver performance you can depend on. Learn more about the APA quality assurance and certification process in APA Form X400, The Mark of Quality for Wood Structural Panels.
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