September 2025

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UPCOMING WEBINAR

Webinar: Optimizing Floor System Performance with Engineered Wood Products Optimizing Floor System Performance with Engineered Wood Products

October 16 - 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EDT

This webinar is for builders, designers and construction professionals looking to enhance the quality, efficiency and reliability of floor systems. Attendees will explore how engineered wood products including I-joists, structural composite lumber, subfloor sheathing, glulam, OSB, plywood, and rim board can improve the performance of residential floor systems.  

Learn essential design principles, building code considerations, and on-site best practices — supported by APA’s tools, publications and real-world examples. Come away with the knowledge and resources you need to make more informed design choices, reduce costly callbacks, and deliver high-performance engineered wood floors.  

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UPCOMING WEBINAR

Webinar: 4 Things to Know About North American Mass Timber Standards4 Things to Know About North American Mass Timber Standards

November 4 - 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EDT

Learn about engineered wood products, especially mass timber, and how (and why) mass timber has been incorporated into projects across North America. This webinar will explore glue-laminated (glulam) timber and cross-laminated timber (CLT), covering manufacturing processes, design specifications, performance, and environmental benefits through real-world case studies. It will also cover the North American CLT standard (ANSI/APA PRG 320) and its implications for design professionals.

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APA TRADEMARK

APA TrademarkEssential Information At-A-Glance

How well do you know the APA panel trademark? The stamp, known as the Mark of Quality, includes a lot of critical information. From panel grades to span ratings and product standards, the mark is designed to quickly offer the information that building professionals need to know — all in one spot.

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