2024 Standards Webinars Reveal >90% of Designers Use AWC Design Standards

AWC utilized its monthly webinar offerings to highlight the significant changes to our 2024 NDS and 2024 WFCM design standards. Both standards are referenced in the 2024 International Building Code and 2024 International Residential Code and provide structural requirements for the design of wood members and connections used in construction ranging from wood-frame homes to mass timber buildings.

A post-webinar survey confirmed that 95% of attendees agreed or strongly agreed that they gained knowledge of the changes in the NDS, and 91% gained awareness of the new notching requirements that clarify limitations on permissible notches and taper cuts in structural wood products, including sawn lumber, glued laminated timber, and structural composite lumber. Over 90% of attendees similarly gained awareness of the changes to ASCE 7-22 span table changes for snow loads and wood member and connections resisting wind loads reflected in the 2024 WFCM based on revised snow loads and wind loads in ASCE 7-22.

Overall, attendees’ average responses across both presentations showed that 86% agreed or strongly agreed that AWC education allows for more design or specification of wood construction. At the same time no one disagreed or strongly disagreed with that statement. Additionally, 91% said they use AWC standards when engineered design is required for wood construction.