News from APA

APA Publishes Two New Engineered Wood Case Studies 

APA – The Engineered Wood Association has published two new case studies illustrating the benefits of engineered wood and mass timber products. Beauty and the Budget showcases Portland, Oregon, LEVER Architecture’s use of plywood and mass... read more
 

2018 APA Health and Safety Award Winners Announced 

Solid Strides Forward in Worker Safety During 2018
APA – The Engineered Wood Association has announced the winners of its 2018 Safety and Health Awards. The program celebrates safety and operational excellence in the structural panel and engineered wood industry. Resolute-LP Engineered Wood... read more
 

After the Storm 

Weather-safe Building Resources from APA – The Engineered Wood Association
Tornado season is back. Although monster storms get a lot of attention, 95 percent of tornados are weaker (EF0-EF2), and homes that are built with wind-resistant construction details can withstand them. Building a more durable structure does not... read more
 

APA Releases 2019 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook 

North American engineered wood production closely matches 2018
APA Releases 2019 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook North American engineered wood production closely matches 2018 The 2019 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook has been released by APA – The Engineered Wood... read more
 

New Trustees Join APA Board 

Three new trustees have been elected to the APA – The Engineered Wood Association Board of Trustees, filling vacancies created by retirements and new executive assignments. Mark Dubois-Phillips, Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and... read more
 

APA Releases Updated Wall Bracing Calculator 

APA – The Engineered Wood Association has updated its Wall Bracing Calculator. The tool, designed to simplify the design of residential structures, has been amended to include the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) wall bracing requirements... read more
 

A Wood Building 'At Home' on Its Site 

First Tech Federal Credit Union Finds Mass Timber Affordable Choice
A new case study published by APA – The Engineered Wood Association shows how mass timber proved to be the ideal material for First Tech Federal Credit Union’s new campus in Hillsboro, Oregon. The owners and design team say the finished building... read more
 

APA and International Code Council Publish IRC Lateral Bracing Guide 

Updated edition of the book aims to improve understanding and application of the 2018 IRC lateral bracing requirements
A new illustrated book, co-published by the International Code Council (ICC) and APA – The Engineered Wood Association, provides an explanation of the lateral bracing provisions of the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC). The Guide to the 2018 ... read more
 

2017 APA Safety and Health Award Winners Announced 

Program Honors Manufacturers for Safety Strides
APA – The Engineered Wood Association recently announced the winners of its 2017 Safety and Health Awards, a program that encourages and recognizes safety and operational excellence in the North American structural panel and engineered wood... read more
 

APA, EWTA 2017 Annual Reports Published 

APA and the Engineered Wood Technology Association (EWTA) released their 2017 annual reports this week. The APA report includes: A message from the Chairman A message from the President An update on strategic priorities and... read more
 

APA Releases 2018 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook 

Structural panel production in North America projected to be over 1 billion square feet in 2018
The 2018 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook has been released by APA – The Engineered Wood Association. The yearbook includes an analysis of the U.S., Canadian, and global economies, focusing on factors that impact demand for engineered ... read more
 

Ashlee Cribb Elected to APA Board of Trustees 

The APA Board of Trustees has approved the nomination of Ashlee Cribb, Vice President of Structural Products for Roseburg Forest Products. Cribb, who was recently promoted to her current position with Roseburg, is responsible for the sales and... read more
 

New Trustees Join APA Board 

Four new trustees have been elected to the APA – The Engineered Wood Association Board of Trustees, filling vacancies created by retirements and new executive assignments. Bruce Alexander, Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Logistics for ... read more