APA – The Engineered Wood Association

Did you know that the United States and Canada are leaders in forest management? In fact, many of our North American members support healthy and sustainable forests through forest management efforts. Learn more > apawood.ly/ckCL50UtJSC #FridayFact comes from USDA Forest Service #ForestManagement

Builders, let’s talk subfloors. APA Rated Sheathing and Rated Sturd-I-Floor® (Single Floor) are both used in floor applications—but these products are not the same. Here’s how to choose the right one for the desired finish flooring > apawood.ly/g1y850Ur41Q #BuildingTips #Subfloor

Structural plywood and OSB panels come in a variety of surface textures, enabling you to choose the one that’s right for the intended application. We clarify the differences to help you select the one that’s best for the job. Learn more about veneer grades > apawood.ly/U5N250Ur40R #OrientedStrandBoard #StructuralPanels

Did you miss our Resilient Construction with Engineered Wood webinar? It’s now available on demand. Learn how to build strong, sustainable and energy-efficient structures that meet or exceed code requirements using engineered wood products. This session also covers key programs and standards that quantify resiliency, provides detailed construction drawings, and discusses installation best practices, which to avoid, and more. AIA and ICC credits available. Watch now > apawood.ly/uQmn50Ur3ZU #ResilientConstruction #CodeCompliance

Our president concluded the deliveries of this year’s Safety and Health Awards with a trip to our winning southern member mills. The visits included RoyOMartin’s Chopin, Lousiana mill which made the Three-Year Safety Award in Division I – Plywood; LP Building Solutions' Jasper, Texas mill which made the Incident-Free Honor Society; and Canfor’s El Dorado mill in Arkansas, which also made the Incident-Free Honor Society. We are incredibly proud of our members' continued hard work and commitment to improving safety within the workplace and industry. Learn more and see the full list of winners here > apawood.ly/ygI350Ur3WZ #APAwood #2023SafetyAwards

Did you know in 1950, five Canadian companies founded the Plywood Manufacturers Association of British Columbia, which eventually evolved into the Canadian Plywood Association? Learn more about the fascinating history of plywood > apawood.ly/kEoF50UmPXh #FridayFact #Plywood

Have a question about engineered wood? Find answers to some commonly asked questions about engineered wood products, applications and specification on our FAQ page > apawood.ly/6nt650UmPVi #EngineeredWood #FAQ

Did you know we offer more than 30 publications in Spanish? ¿Sabías que ofrecemos más de 30 publicaciones en español? View at > apawood.ly/ToqK50UoLju #EngineeredWood #MaderaDeIngeniería

Meet 1265 Borregas – Google’s first mass timber building, unveiled last month in Sunnyvale, California. This impressive five-story office building, completed in just 14 weeks, sets new standards for biophilic and structural design, advanced construction techniques, sustainable material sourcing and carbon reduction. Built with CLT panels and glulam beams and columns from APA members, the building’s structural timber is sourced entirely from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified forests. According to the project developer, this approach projects 96% fewer embodied carbon emissions than an equivalent steel and concrete structure when you factor in sequestration. Beyond its focus on biophilic workplace design, this project is a key step toward Google’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2030. Learn more about this groundbreaking project on WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN)> https://lnkd.in/e6-ADaMs Engineers: ASPECT Structural Engineers | EQUILIBRIUM | Structural Fire Engineering - Holmes | Bevan Jones Installer: Elevated Construction Services, LLC | Kinsol Timber Systems Architect: MGA | Michael Green Architecture Contractor: XL Construction Adhesive: Simpson Strong-Tie #MassTimber #EngineeredWood

Meet 1265 Borregas – Google’s first mass timber building, unveiled last month in Sunnyvale, California. This impressive five-story office building, completed in just 14 weeks, sets new standards for biophilic and structural design, advanced construction techniques, sustainable material sourcing and carbon reduction. Built with CLT panels and glulam beams and columns from APA members, the building’s structural timber is sourced entirely from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified forests. According to the project developer, this approach projects 96% fewer embodied carbon emissions than an equivalent steel and concrete structure when you factor in sequestration. Beyond its focus on biophilic workplace design, this project is a key step toward Google’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2030. Learn more about this groundbreaking project on WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN)> https://lnkd.in/e6-ADaMs Engineers: ASPECT Structural Engineers | EQUILIBRIUM | Structural Fire Engineering - Holmes | Bevan Jones Installer: Elevated Construction Services, LLC | Kinsol Timber Systems Architect: MGA | Michael Green Architecture Contractor: XL Construction Adhesive: Simpson Strong-Tie #MassTimber #EngineeredWood