January 2026

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Come see APA at the International Mass Timber Conference

International Mass Timber Conference

Are you attending the International Mass Timber Conference in March? Come see APA at booth 459 in the exhibition hall and talk to association leaders, including our president, VPs of quality and technical services, and directors of inspection and certification services. We’ll be ready to discuss recent advancements in mass timber, updates to North American mass timber standards and the cutting-edge capabilities of the APA laboratory. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn more about mass timber and network with industry leaders.

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New Publication Alert

Technical Topics: Holes in Structural Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam) Rim Board in Light-Frame Wood Construction

Technical Topics: Holes in Structural Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam) Rim Board in Light-Frame Wood Construction is now available in the APA resource library. This publication provides recommendations for hole size and segment length for glulam rim board for situations where holes are not specified in the construction documents or shop drawings. It includes several tables, diagrams and application notes.

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Career Opportunities at APA

Lab Operations & Safety Manager in Tacoma, Washington

APA is looking for a new Lab Operations & Safety Manager at our state-of-the-art research facility in Tacoma, Washington. This position oversees the laboratory operations supporting engineered wood product testing for APA members and is ideal for an experienced leader with a strong engineering background who is passionate about operational excellence, safety leadership and team development. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the greatest minds in the industry at North America’s leading engineered wood research facility!

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