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We represent the Canadian wood products industry through a national federation of associations. The Canadian Wood Council provides technical and knowledge transfer services relating to Building Codes, Standards and Regulations. More >
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WHAT’S NEW?
Job Posting: Structural Engineering Position
You are a professional structural engineer with a proactive personality that takes ownership for your work, aspiring to be a wood engineering expert for a dynamic organization committed to making a big impact in the market. We are the Canadian Wood Council (CWC). We represent the Canadian wood products industry through a national alliance of leading industry associations.
2019-2020 Wood Design Award Book wins prestigious EXCEL Gold award
2019-2020 Wood Design Award Book wins the prestigious EXCEL Gold award in the General audience book category. This award is presented by The Associations, Media & Publishing Network – a division of SIIA. The General audience book category recognizes best writing and overall packaging of a printed or digital book written for a non-technical or lay audience.
The Canadian Wood Council is pleased to share our latest report – Insuring Timber
The Canadian Wood Council is pleased to share our latest report – Insuring Timber. Over the years, CWC has commissioned several studies to investigate and understand the workings of the Canadian and Global Insurance industry as it relates to #timber. Taking a slight detour from our usual focus on technical support,
Wood Design & Building Award Winners Announced
Inspiring Excellence in Wood Architecture & Design Wood Design & Building magazine has announced the winning projects from the coveted Wood Design & Building Awards program. Launched in 1984, the awards program recognizes and celebrates the outstanding work of visionaries around the world who inspire excellence in wood architecture.
Téléchargez dès maintenant notre nouveau numéro du journal Construire en #bois. Au programme: le rôle du bois dans l’empreinte environnementale des bâtiments, des solutions d'avenir et bien plus. #wood
#Gestimat @PDufourOfficiel
https://cecobois.com/actualites/nouveau-journal-construire-en-bois-sur-la-reduction-des-emissions-de-ges-des-batiments/
Wood Preservation Canada is sponsoring a #free Wood Webinar Wednesday on June 16: Preserved Wood: Deck Specification and Use. Register today! https://bit.ly/3uP1eB5 #decks #wood #webinar #treatedwood #summer #preservedwood #sustainability
4 projects we have worked on are now Prairie Wood Design Award Winners! Congrats to @MetisCrossing, @UABotanicGarden, Maison 9732, and South Haven Centre on your awards. #sustainablebuilding #BuildWithWood
Prairie Wood Design Award Winners announced
Celebrating Leaders in Sustainable Design across the Prairies
www.canadianarchitect.com
Studies from @FPInnovations show using wood in healthcare settings has been linked to better patient recovery times, lower pain levels, and greater focusing abilities.
(Project Pictured: Thunder Bay Health Sciences Centre)
#WorldHealthDay #MassTimber
#DYK week 1: Timber construction is #notnew. Timber has been a staple building component for centuries, historically sharing the structural stage with stone, iron, and masonry.
#timberistimeless #woodisgood #oldisnewagain #history #DidYouKnow
Did you know?
#woodisstrong #woodisdurable #timberistimeless #timbertuesdays
Did you hear? The winners of the international @WoodDesignMag Wood Design & Building Awards have been announced. Congrats to all the winners, including the Catalyst Building, which won the Sansin category. Watch a video of all the winning projects: https://bit.ly/37Lmgrh.
Looking to build a better, more sustainable future as an architect or structural engineer? Canada’s first Virtual Wood Wellness Summit kicks off today, bringing together 12 experts in wood building and design!
http://conference.wood-works.ca
@WoodWORKSBC_CWC @CdnWoodFacts @wood_works
A sneak peak of Dr. Herwig Ronacher’s presentation! Register today to view the recording! Thank you @CarpentersONT for sponsoring this session! @theABarchitects @InteriorDesign @RAIC_IRAC #design #architecture
Wood Design Awards Book - 2019-2020 NOW AVAILABLE – Celebrating Excellence in Wood Architecture! – by Canadian Wood Council @CdnWoodFacts via @Building_mag
#architecture #woodproducts #wooddesign #buildingdesign #interiordesign #wellbeing
Wood Design Awards Book - 2019-2020 NOW AVAILABLE
Celebrating Excellence in Wood Architecture!
building.ca
Loving this presentation at the Wood Wellness Summit! Thank you Dr.Silke Kraweitz. What are your favourite moments from her presentation?
Research shows wood buildings can contribute to the health and well-being of building occupants. Element5 is proud to support the Wood & Wellness Summit presented by @wood_works, @WoodWORKSBC_CWC and the @CdnWoodFacts. #CauseHealth https://conference.wood-works.ca
Always exiting to see projects progressing! Here is a quick look at a project that is being assembled in London. #masstimber
We're less than a week away from the Wood Wellness Summit. Come join us and learn from industry leaders on how to transform the built environment into healthier low-carbon communities.
https://conference.wood-works.ca/
#SustainableBuilding #wellness #wooddesign
Spotlight on the Awen' Indigenous Gathering Place, which just won a @CdnWoodFacts Award of Merit! It is a space to foster truth & reconciliation in @TownCollingwood, and is used for gathering, celebration, and contemplation.
Full winners from @CdnArch: https://www.canadianarchitect.com/wood-design-building-award-winners-announced/
Project of the Month March- Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre NFLD
The Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre is the public educational centre of the not-for-profit Manuels River Natural Heritage Society Inc. located on the banks of the Manuels River, NL.
Did you know that wood buildings can reduce our stress levels? The Wood Wellness Summit next week inspires how to build better to live better!
https://conference.wood-works.ca/ #design #Sustainable #MentalHealthMatters
Mass timber construction is changing the way we build, for the better. Thank you Scott Jackson @Forests_Ontario Ontario for collaborating with us on this article for Construction Canada magazine. https://www.constructioncanada.net/publications/de/202103/?page=42
Un beau webinaire à suivre si vous connaissez bien l'anglais. @CdnWoodFacts #wood #bois https://twitter.com/WoodWORKSBC_CWC/status/1362850240634646528
#ICYMI Don't miss @castconnex speaking @CdnWoodFacts #WoodWorks FREE webinar next week! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HPrzBT2XRqipAIQIIrIuYw
Get inspired by the winners of the Wood Design & Building Awards! @SABMagazine @AzureMagazine @CdnArch @wpgarch @wallpapermag @worldarchfest @worldarchnews https://youtu.be/slTWD9G5chs
Wood Design & Building Awards - The Canadian Wood Council - CWC
Are you, or someone you know, involved in a project that embodies the essence of innovative wood design? Submit project for a Wood Design & Building A...
cwc.ca
WHAT’S NEW?
Job Posting: Structural Engineering Position
You are a professional structural engineer with a proactive personality that takes ownership for your work, aspiring to be a wood engineering expert for a dynamic organization committed to making a big impact in the market. We are the Canadian Wood Council (CWC). We represent the Canadian wood products industry through a national alliance of leading industry associations.
2019-2020 Wood Design Award Book wins prestigious EXCEL Gold award
2019-2020 Wood Design Award Book wins the prestigious EXCEL Gold award in the General audience book category. This award is presented by The Associations, Media & Publishing Network – a division of SIIA. The General audience book category recognizes best writing and overall packaging of a printed or digital book written for a non-technical or lay audience.
The Canadian Wood Council is pleased to share our latest report – Insuring Timber
The Canadian Wood Council is pleased to share our latest report – Insuring Timber. Over the years, CWC has commissioned several studies to investigate and understand the workings of the Canadian and Global Insurance industry as it relates to #timber. Taking a slight detour from our usual focus on technical support,
Wood Design & Building Award Winners Announced
Inspiring Excellence in Wood Architecture & Design Wood Design & Building magazine has announced the winning projects from the coveted Wood Design & Building Awards program. Launched in 1984, the awards program recognizes and celebrates the outstanding work of visionaries around the world who inspire excellence in wood architecture.
Téléchargez dès maintenant notre nouveau numéro du journal Construire en #bois. Au programme: le rôle du bois dans l’empreinte environnementale des bâtiments, des solutions d'avenir et bien plus. #wood
#Gestimat @PDufourOfficiel
https://cecobois.com/actualites/nouveau-journal-construire-en-bois-sur-la-reduction-des-emissions-de-ges-des-batiments/
Wood Preservation Canada is sponsoring a #free Wood Webinar Wednesday on June 16: Preserved Wood: Deck Specification and Use. Register today! https://bit.ly/3uP1eB5 #decks #wood #webinar #treatedwood #summer #preservedwood #sustainability
4 projects we have worked on are now Prairie Wood Design Award Winners! Congrats to @MetisCrossing, @UABotanicGarden, Maison 9732, and South Haven Centre on your awards. #sustainablebuilding #BuildWithWood
Prairie Wood Design Award Winners announced
Celebrating Leaders in Sustainable Design across the Prairies
www.canadianarchitect.com
Studies from @FPInnovations show using wood in healthcare settings has been linked to better patient recovery times, lower pain levels, and greater focusing abilities.
(Project Pictured: Thunder Bay Health Sciences Centre)
#WorldHealthDay #MassTimber
#DYK week 1: Timber construction is #notnew. Timber has been a staple building component for centuries, historically sharing the structural stage with stone, iron, and masonry.
#timberistimeless #woodisgood #oldisnewagain #history #DidYouKnow
Did you know?
#woodisstrong #woodisdurable #timberistimeless #timbertuesdays
Did you hear? The winners of the international @WoodDesignMag Wood Design & Building Awards have been announced. Congrats to all the winners, including the Catalyst Building, which won the Sansin category. Watch a video of all the winning projects: https://bit.ly/37Lmgrh.
Looking to build a better, more sustainable future as an architect or structural engineer? Canada’s first Virtual Wood Wellness Summit kicks off today, bringing together 12 experts in wood building and design!
http://conference.wood-works.ca
@WoodWORKSBC_CWC @CdnWoodFacts @wood_works
A sneak peak of Dr. Herwig Ronacher’s presentation! Register today to view the recording! Thank you @CarpentersONT for sponsoring this session! @theABarchitects @InteriorDesign @RAIC_IRAC #design #architecture
Wood Design Awards Book - 2019-2020 NOW AVAILABLE – Celebrating Excellence in Wood Architecture! – by Canadian Wood Council @CdnWoodFacts via @Building_mag
#architecture #woodproducts #wooddesign #buildingdesign #interiordesign #wellbeing
Wood Design Awards Book - 2019-2020 NOW AVAILABLE
Celebrating Excellence in Wood Architecture!
building.ca
Loving this presentation at the Wood Wellness Summit! Thank you Dr.Silke Kraweitz. What are your favourite moments from her presentation?
Research shows wood buildings can contribute to the health and well-being of building occupants. Element5 is proud to support the Wood & Wellness Summit presented by @wood_works, @WoodWORKSBC_CWC and the @CdnWoodFacts. #CauseHealth https://conference.wood-works.ca
Always exiting to see projects progressing! Here is a quick look at a project that is being assembled in London. #masstimber
We're less than a week away from the Wood Wellness Summit. Come join us and learn from industry leaders on how to transform the built environment into healthier low-carbon communities.
https://conference.wood-works.ca/
#SustainableBuilding #wellness #wooddesign
Spotlight on the Awen' Indigenous Gathering Place, which just won a @CdnWoodFacts Award of Merit! It is a space to foster truth & reconciliation in @TownCollingwood, and is used for gathering, celebration, and contemplation.
Full winners from @CdnArch: https://www.canadianarchitect.com/wood-design-building-award-winners-announced/
Project of the Month March- Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre NFLD
The Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre is the public educational centre of the not-for-profit Manuels River Natural Heritage Society Inc. located on the banks of the Manuels River, NL.
Did you know that wood buildings can reduce our stress levels? The Wood Wellness Summit next week inspires how to build better to live better!
https://conference.wood-works.ca/ #design #Sustainable #MentalHealthMatters
Mass timber construction is changing the way we build, for the better. Thank you Scott Jackson @Forests_Ontario Ontario for collaborating with us on this article for Construction Canada magazine. https://www.constructioncanada.net/publications/de/202103/?page=42
Un beau webinaire à suivre si vous connaissez bien l'anglais. @CdnWoodFacts #wood #bois https://twitter.com/WoodWORKSBC_CWC/status/1362850240634646528
#ICYMI Don't miss @castconnex speaking @CdnWoodFacts #WoodWorks FREE webinar next week! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HPrzBT2XRqipAIQIIrIuYw
Get inspired by the winners of the Wood Design & Building Awards! @SABMagazine @AzureMagazine @CdnArch @wpgarch @wallpapermag @worldarchfest @worldarchnews https://youtu.be/slTWD9G5chs
Wood Design & Building Awards - The Canadian Wood Council - CWC
Are you, or someone you know, involved in a project that embodies the essence of innovative wood design? Submit project for a Wood Design & Building A...
cwc.ca