The SLB supports programs designed to grow the demand for structural and appearance lumber products.
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The Softwood Lumber Board is branching off of X but we'll continue publishing the latest industry news, innovations, and growth on LinkedIn and in our newsletter. Follow us and subscribe to stay updated.
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The AWC's engagement in WUI Code development has been critical in ensuring draft provisions remain performance-based and technically sound. Browse industry-leading wildfire and WUI resources here:
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Amazon's Delivery Station DII5 is the U.S.'s first large-scale owner-occupied logistics facility built with mass timber. It features biophilic design, CLT walls built with U.S.-sourced southern pine, and more. View it here:
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After a decade of partnership, the SLB now administers the @forestservice's Wood Innovations Grant program, managing nearly $2 million in funding across 10 projects advancing innovative wood products and mass timber systems nationwide. More info: hubs.ly/Q04dDpWL0
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The SLB is partnering with @C40Cities to expand the Accelerator Cities Program across the U.S., tapping into a network of mayors working to build more sustainable cities. Learn more:
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The SLB 2025 Annual Report proves lumber-based structural systems are thriving, with 1,536 converted projects and 1.5 BBF of incremental demand created. Our new strategy—"From Niche to Mainstream"—targets 2.9 BBF of annual demand generation by 2035. hubs.ly/Q04ddZd90
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The SLB recently sponsored a field trip that took 32 @TAMU architecture students through Texas's timber supply chain, connecting them directly to the full lifecycle of wood products. Stops included sawmills, CLT manufacturing facilities, and real-world mass timber buildings.
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The deck is where summer happens. Builders and contractors can honor Deck Safety Month by browsing @ThinkWood's decking guides, helping to keep outdoor spaces safe and beautiful for years to come:
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Softwood lumber demand doesn’t grow on its own. It’s built through coordinated industry investment, disciplined strategy, and measurable execution. The SLB’s April newsletter highlights how that work is translating into real outcomes. Read here: hubs.ly/Q04d-C7G0
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From Momentum to Mainstream: The Softwood Lumber Board 2025 Annual Report is now available—highlighting how the SLB is expanding and strengthening markets while driving 1.5 billion board feet of incremental demand in 2025. View the full interactive report: hubs.ly/Q04d5wfB0
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Senior housing demand will quadruple by 2030, creating a gap that wood construction can fill. With @WoodWorksUS supporting 100 senior living projects, we already know that wood works. The JJ Carroll project is the perfect example. View it on @ThinkWood: hubs.ly/Q048gmPy0
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In 2025, 44 states have embraced mass timber provisions in the Int'l Building Code—and @woodcouncil helped. From educating code committees to training fire departments, the AWC builds the technical confidence officials need to move forward. More info: hubs.ly/Q048f_3N0
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The SLB is committed to moving the industry forward—now is not the time to slow down. Through @woodcouncil, @ThinkWood, and @WoodWorksUS, we're changing how designers, builders, and decision-makers think about building wood. Learn more about why it works: hubs.ly/Q048g5ZD0
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SLB and @forestservice recently celebrated 10 wood buildings selected for the Accelerator Cities program, which provides funding, technical assistance, and industry engagement to help growing cities pilot and scale lumber-based building systems. More info: hubs.ly/Q048fR860
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The SLB sponsored the recent AIAS Forum, the largest annual gathering of U.S. arch students. The highlight? A hands-on mass timber workshop and T3 RiNo tour. Students went from assembling structural components to walking through a Class A commercial building built with timber. 🌲
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The latest SLB newsletter breaks down why senior housing is a priority segment, plus updates on the Accelerator Cities initiative in NYC & Georgia, @WoodWorksUS light-frame support & a 13-story mass timber student housing tower at @OhioState. Read it here: hubs.ly/Q048vrWp0
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Ongoing investment is opening the door for lumber-based solutions in building types that historically relied on steel or concrete. From hybrid systems to mass timber structures, these projects signal real demand—and an opportunity to expand lumber's role in the built environment.
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We're seeking nominations for 4 Board Director seats opening January 2027!
2 large manufacturers (U.S. South)
1 manufacturer any size (U.S. West)
1 small importer (any region)
Deadline: April 8, 2026. More on qualifications, terms, and guidelines here: hubs.ly/Q048fJbt0
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From March 31–April 2, @ThinkWood & @WoodWorksUS will be in Portland for the @MassTimberConf, the world's largest gathering of mass timber experts. As proud event sponsors, we hope to see you there—connect with us at booths #644 & #702. See the agenda: hubs.ly/Q044ZpTL0
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The Anthony Timberlands Center—a recent @ThinkWood feature—shows how mass timber can scale from innovative projects to mainstream practice. Designed by Grafton Architects and executed with @modusstudio, it's a living lesson in wood construction. View here: hubs.ly/Q044ZpLf0
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