We are the leading voice for the wood products industry.
Who We Are
We are the nationally recognized technical authority and advocate for the sustainable wood building products industry in the codes, standards, legislative, regulatory, and climate policy 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.
By the Numbers: The Industry and its Economic Impact
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
AWC Applauds Passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
June 23, 2026 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...
AWC Releases Statement on House Permitting Bills
April 15, 2026 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...
AMERICAN WOOD COUNCIL APPLAUDS TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDERS TO UNLOCK AMERICA’S HOUSING SUPPLY
March 13, 2026 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...