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09.07.2010 Wood Composites and Veneer Processing Symposium Set for Spring 2011
International Wood Composites Symposium & International Symposium on Veneer Processing and Products scheduled for April 5-7, 2011 in Seattle.
08.30.2010 Raised Wood Floor Program Funding Awarded
The Binational Softwood Lumber Council awards APA and the Southern Pine Council $750,000 to promote raised wood floor construction.
07.20.2010 APACAD.org Adds Free Spanish-Language CAD Details
In addition to over 200 English-language CAD details, the online library now features more than 30 details in Spanish.
06.18.2010 President’s Project Open House Draws a Crowd
Heat doesn’t deter building professionals from visiting the raised wood floor demonstration home to learn about energy-efficient design in residential construction.
06.08.2010 2009 APA Safety and Health Award Winners Announced
The APA Safety and Health Awards Program encourages and recognizes safety and operational excellence in the North American structural panel and engineered wood industry.

07.31.10 Specification Guide: Short Form for Panels
Sample specifications for Sheathing, Sturd-I-Floor, Siding, and Sanded Panels. Available only as a downloadable PDF. Updated July 2010.
07.29.10 Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Floor Systems
Fact sheet provides a life cycle assessment of two alternative floor systems -- one wood, the other concrete slab-on-grade. Issued July 2010.
07.20.10 ANSI / APA PRR 410: Standard for Performance-Rated Engineered Wood Rim Boards
This Standard provides requirements and test methods for qualification and quality assurance for performance-rated engineered wood rim boards. This publication is only available as a downloadable PDF. Issued July 2010.

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