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2026 Structural Panel & Engineered Wood Yearbook Market Analysis Reports - MKO-E191 Annual analysis of U.S., Canadian, and global economic factors impacting engineered wood demand, with multi-segment forecasts and historical production data. Available as PDF. 2125 Franklin Building in Eugene, Oregon 2125 Franklin Student Housing Case Studies - S115 This case study explains how glulam beams and engineered wood products shaped 2125 Franklin, a 735-bedroom mixed-use student housing building near the University of Oregon. 4 Best Practices for Glulam Installation Technical Guides - Q705 This publication provides simple steps to proper installation that ensures glulam beams perform as designed. A Guide To Engineered Wood Products Technical Guides - C800 Describes common engineered wood products: plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), I-joist, glued laminated timber (glulam), structural composite lumber (SCL) and rim board. All-wood Podiums in Mid-Rise Construction at Oceano Luxury Apartment Complex in Woodland Hills, California


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Credit: Photo Courtesy of West Coast Aerial Photography All-Wood Podiums in Mid-Rise Construction Case Studies - N110 This case study discusses how two mid-rise projects used all-wood podiums instead of concrete to cut construction costs, reduce building mass and improve sustainability. LeMay Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington ANSI 117-2025: Standard Specification for Structural Glued Laminated Timber of Softwood Species Standards - ANSI 117-2025 This ANSI Standard provides information for the design of structural glued laminated timber (glulam), reference values for glulam design and specific layup requirements. ANSI 405-2023: Standard for Adhesives for Use in Structural Glued Laminated Timber Standards - ANSI 405-2023 This ANSI standard provides minimum requirements to evaluate adhesives for use in structural glued laminated timber. This document is a revision of ANSI 405-2018. CREDIT REQUIRED FOR IMAGES: 
Credit: © Structurlam ANSI A190.1-2022 Product Standard for Structural Glued Laminated Timber Standards - ANSI A190.1-2022 This ANSI Standard contains requirements for the manufacture and quality control of structural glued laminated timber. APA Laboratory Testing Capabilities B707 Technical Guides - B707 Learn the APA research facility capabilities, including assembly-level testing of roof and floor building components and performance evaluation of lateral force resisting systems APA Performance-Rated Rim Board - Canadian Limit States Design Technical Guides - W345 CA This publication describes connection requirements and application notes for APA Performance Rated Rim Board for Canadian Limit States Design Apparent and True (shear-free) E Technical Topic - TT-104 This publication explains the difference between apparent modulus of elasticity (MOE) and shear-free MOE in glulam beams Appleton Mills Building in Lowell, Massachusetts Appleton Mills Case Studies - R145 This case study discusses how glulam beams, planks, girders and columns were used to structurally and aesthetically restore the historic Appleton Mills complex in Lowell, MA. Applicability of APA Trademarks on Engineered Wood Products Surface-Coated with Fire Protective Coatings Technical Topic - TT-126 Publication answers common questions about fire-protective coatings. Certification and inspection of products with fire-protective coatings are generally outside the scope of APA. Audrain Museum Building in Newport, Rhode Island

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Photo Courtesy of Ben Jacobson Audrain Museum Case Studies - Q125 This case study explains how glulam beams were used to replace the flooring system of the historic Audrian Building, enabling the building to support multi-ton vintage automobiles. Beam at End Wall Bearing, Nailed Typical Details - DT-GB-1 This detail shows glulam beam bearing at an end wall. The beam is supported by trimmer studs and secured to the king stud with 16d nails. Beam at End Wall with Floor Joist Flush with Beam Typical Details - DT-GB-2 This detail shows a glulam beam connection to an end wall with flush floor joists or I-joists connected to the beam. Beam at End Wall with Floor Joist Over Beam Typical Details - DT-GB-3 This detail shows a glulam beam connection to an end wall with I-joists bearing on the beam. Beams Butting Over Wood Support Typical Details - DT-GB-6 This detail shows two glulam beams butting over a wood support, with the beams connected to the support using a steel post cap and through-bolts. Bearing at End Wall, Steel Post Cap Typical Details - DT-GB-8 This detail shows connection of glulam beam bearing on solid-sawn post or glulam column using steel post cap at end wall condition. Bearing at End Wall, Steel Tie Plate Typical Details - DT-GB-9 This detail shows a steel tie plate connection for a glulam beam bearing on a wood support at an end condition. Beauty and the Budget Case Studies - V130 This publication describes how LEVER Architecture used engineered wood to balance design, budget and sustainability goals in a Portland, OR, commercial building project. Washington State University Visitor Center in Pullman, Washington

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Credit: Photograph by Benjamin Benschneider Brelsford WSU Visitor Center Case Studies - R130 This case study discusses the Brelsford WSU visitor center’s use of several engineered wood products, including CLT and glulam. Builder Tips: APA Portal Frame Bracing Method Framing Tips Builder Tip - F435 This publication highlights essential details for using the APA narrow wall bracing method around garage openings. Builder Tips: Keep Glulam Looking Its Best with Proper Storage and Handling Builder Tip - F455 This publication describes best practices for storage and installation of glued laminated timber (glulam).