ABOUT THE CANADIAN WOOD COUNCIL
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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Sustainable
WHAT’S NEW?
Submissions now being accepted for the Wood Design & Building Awards!
The Wood Design & Building Awards program invites North American and International entries for 2019 -honouring excellence in wood architecture. Submit your projects today!
Hiring – Technical Advisor Position
Ontario Wood WORKS! is hiring a Technical Advisor. The successful candidate will have strong technical, organizational, managerial, business and communication skills, with a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills (dealing directly with design and construction professionals). Sales experience, particularly in wood products, is also desirable.
The Canadian Wood Council Welcomes Kevin McKinley as President & CEO
The CWC announced Kevin McKinley as President & CEO, effective September 30. Kevin is a highly experienced and well-regarded leader, with previous work experience at the Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the Standards Council of Canada.
Reader Survey – Wood Design & Building Magazine
Your opinion matters to us! Complete the reader survey for your chance to win one of four visa gift cards valued at $350 each!
There is growing opportunities for wood in Non-Residential building sector in Japan as the country looks forward to staging a series of huge events from EXPO to Olympics. To read more:
https://t.co/n1zyz15lLC
We are proud to support the planet's most sustainable industry. #loveABforests https://t.co/zZftak6Mw6
@resolutefp Helps Transform Paved Urban Areas into Green Spaces https://t.co/tNtRSA7724 @FPAC_APFC
The MEC Headquarters in Vancouver, BC, is a landmark green development made of BC timbers, floors and wall panels. Built to exceed LEED Platinum Specs and estimated to be 70% more energy efficient than a traditional structure of the same size. Take a look: https://t.co/ImWe6PwnxF
Well-managed forests have many benefits — and not just to humans!
https://t.co/j8eOgcI2zZ
A very attentive audience @HoiskoClt . Following a very productive information and question session, we will be heading in to see production. Can’t wait.
Coffee is so important first thing in the morning in Finland. Thanks to our hosts @HoiskoClt for the morning caffeine and a giving us tour of their facility. Wood in the rise in Finland enjoyed on @WoodWORKSBC_CWC technical tour for contractors.
Check out the 2019/20 Design Matters Lecture Series at @UCalgary https://t.co/rHtCr3wqZl - thought-provoking lecture series presented by the School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape. The Canadian Wood Council and Wood WORKS! Program are proud sponsors.
Our latest issue is now available! It features the @HitchcockCenter The Reach Guesthouse by @KearnsMancini The Arbour @GBCollege PLUS it contains our 2019 Reader Survey & info on the 2019 @WoodDesignAward Read the issue at https://t.co/pQ4GPieu4o #wood #design #architecture
“The importance of trees can’t be underestimated. They provide oxygen, they fight climate change, they provide habitat for species.” - @LSRCA CEO Mike Walters. Congrats to LSRCA Forest Tech Paul Cottenden for planting his millionth tree! #ItTakesAForest https://t.co/ynjje6SLy2
Découvrez l’état du marché mondial de la construction en hauteur en #bois dans ce résumé de la présentation à Woodrise de Jennifer Cover, présidente et directrice générale WoodWorks aux États-Unis . #wood
https://t.co/aKSLSNANJL
Join us at the WoodWorks Wood Design Symposium in Long Beach CA Nov 13. Learn more about modern mass timber & wood-frame building design. Earn up to 5.5 AIA/CES HSW LUs, PDH or 0.55 ICC credits.
Nearly 20% of the forest products industry’s workforce is comprised of dedicated women who are committed to manufacturing the products we rely on.
Last week's Winnipeg #WoodSolutionsConference was a great success! Great job @WoodWORKSAB.
This educational event showcased wood uses in commercial, institutional, industrial and multi-unit residential construction. #BuildWithWood
"Architecture is art. I don't think you should say that too much, but it is art. I mean, architecture is many, many things. Architecture is science, is technology, is geography, is typography, is anthropology, is sociology, is art, is history." — Renzo Piano #WisdomWednesday
https://t.co/PqHWYMxalR
Wood #construction for a new generation!
@Ryerson_U Campus recently hosted students from across #Canada to take part in the "#TimberFever" competition. Student teams, with the same materials, had one weekend to build for the judges!
Architect Roger Taillibert, the master builder of Montréal’s Olympic park facilities, passed away on October 3rd in his Parisian home at the age of 93. https://t.co/vtb0Ato5X1
It's that time of year again! COFI and CFI have launched our fourth annual forestry photo contest! We will be accepting photo entries from now until Dec. 18. Don't miss out: https://t.co/prKSeteJFz @COFI_INFO #forestry #photocontest #photos
"I'm here for the people. I want to make sure people have a voice in this project. I want to make sure they learn as much as they need to in order to give feedback." - Chrystal Dean from our public programs & engagement team shares the most important part of her #SidewalkTO work.
WHAT’S NEW?
Submissions now being accepted for the Wood Design & Building Awards!
The Wood Design & Building Awards program invites North American and International entries for 2019 -honouring excellence in wood architecture. Submit your projects today!
Hiring – Technical Advisor Position
Ontario Wood WORKS! is hiring a Technical Advisor. The successful candidate will have strong technical, organizational, managerial, business and communication skills, with a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills (dealing directly with design and construction professionals). Sales experience, particularly in wood products, is also desirable.
The Canadian Wood Council Welcomes Kevin McKinley as President & CEO
The CWC announced Kevin McKinley as President & CEO, effective September 30. Kevin is a highly experienced and well-regarded leader, with previous work experience at the Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the Standards Council of Canada.
Reader Survey – Wood Design & Building Magazine
Your opinion matters to us! Complete the reader survey for your chance to win one of four visa gift cards valued at $350 each!
There is growing opportunities for wood in Non-Residential building sector in Japan as the country looks forward to staging a series of huge events from EXPO to Olympics. To read more:
https://t.co/n1zyz15lLC
We are proud to support the planet's most sustainable industry. #loveABforests https://t.co/zZftak6Mw6
@resolutefp Helps Transform Paved Urban Areas into Green Spaces https://t.co/tNtRSA7724 @FPAC_APFC
The MEC Headquarters in Vancouver, BC, is a landmark green development made of BC timbers, floors and wall panels. Built to exceed LEED Platinum Specs and estimated to be 70% more energy efficient than a traditional structure of the same size. Take a look: https://t.co/ImWe6PwnxF
Well-managed forests have many benefits — and not just to humans!
https://t.co/j8eOgcI2zZ
A very attentive audience @HoiskoClt . Following a very productive information and question session, we will be heading in to see production. Can’t wait.
Coffee is so important first thing in the morning in Finland. Thanks to our hosts @HoiskoClt for the morning caffeine and a giving us tour of their facility. Wood in the rise in Finland enjoyed on @WoodWORKSBC_CWC technical tour for contractors.
Check out the 2019/20 Design Matters Lecture Series at @UCalgary https://t.co/rHtCr3wqZl - thought-provoking lecture series presented by the School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape. The Canadian Wood Council and Wood WORKS! Program are proud sponsors.
Our latest issue is now available! It features the @HitchcockCenter The Reach Guesthouse by @KearnsMancini The Arbour @GBCollege PLUS it contains our 2019 Reader Survey & info on the 2019 @WoodDesignAward Read the issue at https://t.co/pQ4GPieu4o #wood #design #architecture
“The importance of trees can’t be underestimated. They provide oxygen, they fight climate change, they provide habitat for species.” - @LSRCA CEO Mike Walters. Congrats to LSRCA Forest Tech Paul Cottenden for planting his millionth tree! #ItTakesAForest https://t.co/ynjje6SLy2
Découvrez l’état du marché mondial de la construction en hauteur en #bois dans ce résumé de la présentation à Woodrise de Jennifer Cover, présidente et directrice générale WoodWorks aux États-Unis . #wood
https://t.co/aKSLSNANJL
Join us at the WoodWorks Wood Design Symposium in Long Beach CA Nov 13. Learn more about modern mass timber & wood-frame building design. Earn up to 5.5 AIA/CES HSW LUs, PDH or 0.55 ICC credits.
Nearly 20% of the forest products industry’s workforce is comprised of dedicated women who are committed to manufacturing the products we rely on.
Last week's Winnipeg #WoodSolutionsConference was a great success! Great job @WoodWORKSAB.
This educational event showcased wood uses in commercial, institutional, industrial and multi-unit residential construction. #BuildWithWood
"Architecture is art. I don't think you should say that too much, but it is art. I mean, architecture is many, many things. Architecture is science, is technology, is geography, is typography, is anthropology, is sociology, is art, is history." — Renzo Piano #WisdomWednesday
https://t.co/PqHWYMxalR
Wood #construction for a new generation!
@Ryerson_U Campus recently hosted students from across #Canada to take part in the "#TimberFever" competition. Student teams, with the same materials, had one weekend to build for the judges!
Architect Roger Taillibert, the master builder of Montréal’s Olympic park facilities, passed away on October 3rd in his Parisian home at the age of 93. https://t.co/vtb0Ato5X1
It's that time of year again! COFI and CFI have launched our fourth annual forestry photo contest! We will be accepting photo entries from now until Dec. 18. Don't miss out: https://t.co/prKSeteJFz @COFI_INFO #forestry #photocontest #photos
"I'm here for the people. I want to make sure people have a voice in this project. I want to make sure they learn as much as they need to in order to give feedback." - Chrystal Dean from our public programs & engagement team shares the most important part of her #SidewalkTO work.