Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Softwood Lumber Promotion and Sustainable Construction
The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) is an industry-funded initiative dedicated to advancing the use of softwood lumber in residential and non-residential construction. Since our establishment in 2012, we have driven significant demand growth, generating over 16 billion board feet of incremental demand through strategic programs focused on codes, communications, education, and market conversions. Our collaboration with organizations like the American Wood Council, Think Wood, and WoodWorks enables us to deliver technical resources, marketing campaigns, and project-specific support that position wood as a sustainable, code-compliant building material.With a proven track record of expanding market opportunities, we prioritize innovation in mass timber construction, carbon reduction initiatives, and workforce development. Our team combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to transparency, ensuring stakeholdersfrom architects to policymakershave access to evidence-based tools and research. By aligning our efforts with evolving building standards and sustainability goals, we empower the construction sector to embrace wood solutions that balance economic, environmental, and structural performance.
Services
Code Development
Marketing Campaigns
Educational Programs
Project Support
Sustainability Initiatives
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of experience in promoting softwood lumber solutions.
- Our team collaborates with leading industry organizations to advance wood construction.
- We provide data-driven programs that have generated over 16 billion board feet of demand.
- Our initiatives support sustainable building practices and carbon reduction.
- We deliver tailored education and resources for construction professionals.
Services
Code Development
We collaborate with the American Wood Council to shape building codes and standards that expand softwood lumber applications. Our technical research and design tools ensure compliance with safety and sustainability requirements, enabling architects and engineers to specify wood confidently in multifamily and commercial projects.
Marketing Campaigns
Through Think Wood, we execute targeted campaigns to increase awareness of wood's benefits among construction professionals. By highlighting case studies, performance data, and design inspiration, we drive preference for softwood lumber in residential and non-residential developments nationwide.
Educational Programs
Our education initiatives equip architects, developers, and students with technical knowledge on wood construction. Workshops, certifications, and academic partnerships foster a skilled workforce capable of leveraging wood's structural and environmental advantages in modern building projects.
Project Support
WoodWorks provides direct technical assistance to design and construction teams. We address code compliance, material selection, and cost-effective solutions for multifamily and commercial buildings, ensuring successful implementation of softwood lumber in high-impact projects.
Sustainability Initiatives
We advance mass timber innovations and carbon sequestration strategies to position wood as a climate-positive material. By quantifying environmental benefits and advocating for policy changes, we help the construction industry meet sustainability goals while expanding softwood lumber demand.
Questions
What is the Softwood Lumber Board's primary mission?
We promote softwood lumber as a sustainable building material through research, education, and industry partnerships, aiming to increase its use in residential and commercial construction.
How does the SLB support construction professionals?
We provide technical resources, code compliance guidance, and project-specific support via programs like WoodWorks to help architects and engineers specify wood effectively.
What impact has the SLB achieved?
Since 2012, our initiatives have generated over 16 billion board feet of incremental demand for softwood lumber, reducing carbon emissions by 39.5 million metric tons.
How can I access SLB-funded programs?
Explore our partner platforms—Think Wood, American Wood Council, and WoodWorks—for educational materials, design tools, and funding opportunities for wood construction projects.
Where is the SLB headquartered?
Our main office is located at 2050 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, OR, serving stakeholders across the United States.
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