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AWC Applauds Passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

The American Wood Council (AWC) commends Congress for recognizing the severity of America’s housing crisis and taking significant steps to address it. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes a number of positive provisions, including streamlining permitting, reducing regulatory barriers to new construction, and expanding support for manufactured and modular housing, all of which...

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AWC Releases Statement on House Permitting Bills

The American Wood Council (AWC) encourages the U.S. House of Representatives to address the ongoing permitting gridlock and regulatory challenges limiting American manufacturing by passing the FENCES Act (H.R. 6409), FIRE Act (H.R. 6387), and the RED Tape Act (H.R. 6398) to help ease the unnecessary permitting burdens on American manufacturing. Together, these Acts would help modernize the air permitting...

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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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