We are the leading voice for the wood products industry.
Who We Are
We are the nationally recognized technical authority and advocate for the structural wood products industry in the codes, standards, markets, legislative, and regulatory arenas.
What We Do
We partner in the development of sound policies, codes, and regulations that allow for the appropriate and responsible manufacture and use of wood products in our built environment.
We represent an industry that provides more than 450,000 men and women in the United States with family-wage jobs. We are a leader in developing engineering data, technology, and standards for wood products. We are committed to ensuring their safe and efficient application, and educating about wood design, green building policy, and resiliency. We maintain an active presence on behalf of industry interests and advocate for balanced policies that impact wood products.
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From jobs to wages, we understand the value of our industry and its economic potential.
The American Wood Council traces its heritage back to 1902 and since then has evolved from several predecessor organizations.
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In the News
More Tools for Wind & Seismic Design: AWC Publishes 2027 SDPWS Standard
September 24, 2026 New edition adds two new construction systems and updated CLT diaphragm provisions giving engineers more tools to build safely in seismic and wind-prone regions. LEESBURG, VA. – The American Wood Council (AWC) published the 2027 edition of the Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (ANSI/AWC SDPWS-2027), the wood product industry’s standard for designing in...
American Wood Council Applauds $105 Million in Forest Service Wood Innovations Grants
August 06, 2026 The American Wood Council (AWC) celebrates the U.S. Forest Service’s announcement of $105.5 million as part of the Wood Innovations Grant (WIG) Program. The new grants include 177 projects across the nation that seek to fulfill the goal of WIG to “support innovation, expand wood energy markets, and promote wood as a sustainable building material.” ...
AWC Commends EPA’s PCWP MACT Rule
June 30, 2026 The American Wood Council (AWC) commends the Environmental Protection Agency’s finalization of the Plywood and Composite Wood Products (PCWP) National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), also known as PCWP Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rule, marking an important milestone following years of information sharing by industry stakeholders to the EPA. Throughout the multi-year...