Softwood Lumber Board

The SLB supports programs designed to grow the demand for structural and appearance lumber products.

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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.

LinkedIn: https://t.co/IIxFF8ekkx
Newsletter: https://t.co/Nu1tBKmKQd

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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:
https://t.co/zXOLPOaZkd

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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:
https://t.co/4OsmlD9h2M

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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: https://t.co/kJOLdQXV55

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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:
https://t.co/dPYFZ6tN0y

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

@ThinkWood took a different approach at the recent @JLCLive and 2026 @IntlBldrsShow. Partnering with regional lumber associations, they featured a carpenter working with wood in real time, prompting attendees to ask questions and have real conversations about building with wood.

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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. https://t.co/skOhyN3dKw

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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.

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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:
https://t.co/2fZrSKKkI9

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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: https://t.co/hzz3TqtBRU

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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: https://t.co/bZoG4Aq3l6

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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: https://t.co/hU1MYhdWoa

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

@WoodWorksUS supported 354 MMBF of light-frame projects in 2025. By resolving permitting friction, clarifying technical requirements, and preventing material substitution, Regional Directors ensured wood remained the cost-competitive choice. Learn more: https://t.co/9QadqgXcg5

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

@ThinkWood’s profile of 9th and High—a 13-story mass timber tower at @OhioState—shows that tall wood student housing can not only pencil out, but also be a cost-effective and repeatable kit-of-parts solution for market-rate student housing. Read it here: https://t.co/rEWmoBAxz2

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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: https://t.co/IhS1AoX5A4

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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: https://t.co/tM2Ml2uQWY

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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: https://t.co/B0K62OMJ7G

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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. 🌲

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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: https://t.co/Y9jnz4tmFp

[Softwood Lumber Board @LumberBoard]

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.