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AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL APPLAUDS TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS TO UNLOCK AMERICA’S HOUSING SUPPLY

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Wood Council (AWC) today commended President Trump for signing executive orders to streamline federal permitting under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and to unlock the affordable housing provisions advanced in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including the landmark permanent extension of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). These...

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West Fraser Assumes AWC Board Chair Role

New Board Members & Second Vice Chair Also Named  LEESBURG, VA – The American Wood Council (AWC) announced the election of West Fraser President and CEO Sean McLaren as the new Board Chair for a two-year term. McLaren will be joined by SmartLam’s CEO Derek Ratchford, who was elected First Vice Chair, and PotlatchDeltic’s Vice...

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ECOURSES

Fire Design
& Safety

Recorded presentation:
Safeguarding Buildings During Construction: Fire & Life Safety Best Practices

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Building Codes & Standards

Recorded presentation:
Overview of ANSI/AWC FDS-2024

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Fire Design
& Safety

Recorded presentation: Fire-Resistance and Sound Ratings for Wood Frame Assemblies

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