APA – The Engineered Wood Association is a nonprofit trade association representing North American manufacturers of structural engineered wood products.
Want a easy way to boost the energy efficiency & resilience of your residential structures? Sheathing with wood structural panels maintains the structural durability of homes while allowing walls to be insulated to higher R-values. Discover more benefits > https://t.co/baluHLtVSA
What’s new at APA? Sign up for our free monthly APA Update digital newsletter to stay up to date on new APA resources. Sign up and view past issues here > https://t.co/kn6u5tJqEY
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Looking for wall bracing guidance? From bracing basics to a more in-depth look at wall bracing provisions, here are some free tools and resources to help builders comply with IRC requirements > https://t.co/9u0b7A6UxF
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Did you know both the U.S. and Canada have experienced more than 50 consecutive years of net forest growth thanks to responsible forest management? Learn what APA members are doing to protect our treasured forest resources > https://t.co/hZGOtM7I0U
Did you know that pound for pound, glulam is stronger than steel and has greater strength and stiffness than comparably sized dimensional lumber? Offering increased design value, it is a highly innovative construction material. Learn more > https://t.co/AZxIUfQd1Z
Want to get the most out of your APA-trademarked concrete forming panels? Here are five tips on proper form maintenance to optimize lifespan and performance > https://t.co/imFj4ShQHU
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Looking for tips on building resilient, energy-efficient structures? Our director of energy policy and code, Matt Brown shares expert guidance on designing cost-effective buildings with engineered wood that meet or exceed code requirements. Discover more > https://t.co/A2pW5v4xCL
Glulam beams combine versatility and natural beauty, making them an ideal choice for residential construction. Whether showcasing their wood grain or relying on availability, these structural members offer design flexibility and easy installation. More > https://t.co/QO7d1qLYiw
Did you know? A comparative analysis by WoodWorks of one- to four-story office buildings shows that offices constructed with wood can cost up to 30% less per sq. ft. because of the material, construction cost savings & reduction in construction time. More> https://t.co/y4TpjpH1zA
We are excited to announce Rocky Hrabar has joined the team as APA’s IT desktop support technician. Rocky will be a key member of the IT team, dedicated to improving the end-user experience through technology support and solutions. Please join us in welcoming Rocky!
Canadian building and design pros, our Engineered Wood Specialist Cory McCambridge will join WoodWorks and others in the wood construction industry in Ontario next Wednesday at the 2025 Ottawa Wood Solutions Conference. Register now > https://t.co/AxzMuyTHgY
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Looking for an exciting new career for the new year? APA is hiring for multiple positions. We have openings for full-time remote and on-site positions ranging from quality services director to engineered wood specialist. Learn more > https://t.co/06wyvwTFil
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Did you know ancient wood buildings, like 8th century Japanese temples and 11th century Norwegian stave churches, still stand today? Renowned for its strength, resilience and ability to absorb stresses, wood stands the test of time. Learn more > https://t.co/NQ3vt4npAD
We are excited to welcome Patrick Schleisman as our new engineered wood specialist for the Southeast within our Market Access and Development division! Have a question on designing or building with engineered wood? Contact Pat here > https://t.co/NfISTCCOF2
Construction of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is underway! The building will showcase mass timber from APA members & feature a combination of glulam beams & cross-laminated timber decking, sourced from sustainably managed forests. Read more > https://t.co/JAMfaPaw0l
On Wednesday and Thursday, our Engineered Wood Specialist Stephanie Thomas-Rees will be hosting free seminars at Build Expo USA in Tampa, Florida from 9:30 - 10:30 am EST. Register now > https://t.co/dvreKWVPPC
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We are thrilled to announce Matthew Hunter as our new director of codes and standards.
Matt will spearhead our work advancing building codes and developing manufacturing and performance standards. Please join us in welcoming Matt!
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Missed any of our webinars? They are available for on-demand viewing on our website and cover a range of topics about engineered wood products. They are also a great way to earn a few extra continuing education credits for AIA/AIBD/ICC or RESNET! Explore > https://t.co/OSkS4zt8ze
Tired of dealing with nail pops? Check out our recently revised Builder Tips: 4 Ways to Minimize Nail Pops. This guide features four practical strategies to prevent nail “pops” or “backouts,” complete with visual examples. Download now > https://t.co/mnZS0ThUTU