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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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Safe
Strong
Sophisticated
Sustainable
Safe
Strong
Sophisticated
Sustainable
WHAT’S NEW?
Wood WORKS! BC has released a new educational video, Fire Performance Demonstration Workshop 2.0 – Understanding fire design: applications. Changes to the NBCC mean new considerations for fire, with Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC) in tall buildings as a new construction type in the code.
Second Edition of The Case for Tall Wood Buildings has been Published
The Case for Tall Wood Buildings expands the discussion of where we will see wood and specifically Mass Timber in the future of the world’s skyscrapers. Read the second Edition of the Case for Tall Wood Buildings.
Canadian and American Wood Councils Update Environmental Product Declarations
The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and American Wood Council (AWC) have released updates for six environmental product declarations (EPDs) for North American wood products. Originally developed in 2013,
RFP Deadline Extended – Wood Handbook for Builders
The Canadian Wood Council is extending the due date for proposals to develop the Wood Handbook for Builders to Friday May 1, 2020 until 4:00PM (EST) . This extension is in response to requests by proponents who have indicated challenges of working remotely and other difficulties created by the current pandemic.
With the government's focus on 'build back greener', during #plasticfreejuly we'd like to ask housebuilders @HomeBuildersFed why PVCu windows continue to be specified? Wood window frames made to our WWA specification have a proven lower carbon footprint & a longer lifespan.
L’Université Laval ouvre une 2e cohorte pour son microprogramme de 2e cycle en construction intégrée en #bois. Vous avez jusqu'au 15 août pour vous inscrire. #wood #formation #Universite
https://cecobois.com/actualites/une-2e-cohorte-pour-le-microprogramme-a-distance-en-construction-integre-en-bois-de-luniversite-laval/
Here’s to many more (and taller) wood structures on Vancouver Island!
New mass timber warehouse in Langford first of its kind in Canada
Mass timber construction seems to be taking off on Vancouver Island. It’s being touted as a fast, sustainable way to build and now Langford has ...
ow.ly
Langford approves permit for 124-unit mass timber building https://bit.ly/2VGrAWF
A #TBT to our piece on the Calgary Central Library. The Snøhetta-designed library is a showcase for #wood, featuring western red cedar, western hemlock & white #oak in a variety of interior & exterior applications. Read more at: @DIALOG @StructureCraft_
Calgary Central Library - Wood Design & Building
Wood takes center stage in this dramatic new monument for books Calgary, AB One of Architectural Digest’s 12 most anticipated buildings of 2018,...
bit.ly
Behind the scenes: A chat with Denis Cormier, Vice President, Research Operations at FPInnovations
Check it out 👇
http://ow.ly/MQRG50Ao1a7
Congratulations to @woodcouncil @ArcE_Consulting Michelle Kam-Biron for being recognized with the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California’s (SEAOSC) “Engineer of the Year” award. https://bit.ly/38nFp1t
C'est parti pour les Prix d'excellence Cecobois 2021. Soumettez vos projets en #bois dès maintenant ! #wood #bâtiments #buildings
https://cecobois.com/actualites/prix-dexcellence-cecobois-2021-soumettez-vos-batiments-en-bois-des-maintenant/
When combined with CrossLam CLT, Glulam PLUS turns your project into an earth-friendly building offering an indoor environment that enhances human health and psychological well-being. #masstimber 📷: @TTFrames
Wood Webinar Wednesday - join us on July 8 as Samuel C. Auclair from @FPInnovations presents on the Design Guide for Timber-Concrete Composite Floors: https://bit.ly/31CYAmm #webinar #free #education #engineering
#DYK that neighbourhoods with 40% canopy cover can experience daytime temperatures up to 5 degrees cooler than areas with less tree density? Our forests help fight #climatechange by sequestering carbon AND they also mitigate the effects of #climate change, like #extremeheat.
Did you see the article from @cottagelife featuring Sansin? Check it out, especially if you're tackling a deck project and need some helpful tips. https://bit.ly/2zqmA0j #Sansin #HealthyWood #Deck
Dans ce #marché américain à Albuquerque, la chaleur du #bois réchauffe le concept inspiré de son environnement immédiat : le Nouveau-Mexique. #wood #market
https://cecobois.com/actualites/sawmill-market-du-bois-dans-un-marche-aux-accents-mexicains/
The largest steel-wood roof structure in China is near its completion. The Tianfu International Convention Centre will soon become a new landmark in Chengdu, a city rising fast in western China. It is a massive #glulam structure roof covering 258,000 square meters.
All customized Crosslam CLT #masstimber panels for this 645,000 square foot project by Holmes Structures were installed in only six months. 📷: http://instagram.com/holmesstructures
Sidewalk Labs plans to spin out more smart city companies. "As an example, we are huge believers in the potential of mass timber..."
Sidewalk Labs plans to spin out more smart city companies
Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs plans to spin out smart city ideas into separate companies, including mass timber, affordable electrification, and planning t...
bit.ly
Satisfaits de la réponse obtenue, nous avons décidé de renouveler l’expérience avec la #formation Les Curieux du #bois. Si vous n’avez toujours pas eu l’occasion d’y prendre part, c’est un rendez-vous à l’automne prochain. #wood
https://cecobois.com/actualites/les-curieux-du-bois-de-retour-cet-automne/
CWC's Mark Alam describes how #masstimber performs in a #fire in this Fire Performance Demonstration Video via
@YouTube
Mark Alam does a great job of describing how #masstimber performs in a fire.
Fire Performance Demonstration Video via @YouTube
Exciting things happening at the Clayton Community Centre! Got to tour Surreys new community hub alongside MLA and Double Olympian, Ravi Kahlon.
WHAT’S NEW?
Wood WORKS! BC has released a new educational video, Fire Performance Demonstration Workshop 2.0 – Understanding fire design: applications. Changes to the NBCC mean new considerations for fire, with Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC) in tall buildings as a new construction type in the code.
Second Edition of The Case for Tall Wood Buildings has been Published
The Case for Tall Wood Buildings expands the discussion of where we will see wood and specifically Mass Timber in the future of the world’s skyscrapers. Read the second Edition of the Case for Tall Wood Buildings.
Canadian and American Wood Councils Update Environmental Product Declarations
The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and American Wood Council (AWC) have released updates for six environmental product declarations (EPDs) for North American wood products. Originally developed in 2013,
RFP Deadline Extended – Wood Handbook for Builders
The Canadian Wood Council is extending the due date for proposals to develop the Wood Handbook for Builders to Friday May 1, 2020 until 4:00PM (EST) . This extension is in response to requests by proponents who have indicated challenges of working remotely and other difficulties created by the current pandemic.
With the government's focus on 'build back greener', during #plasticfreejuly we'd like to ask housebuilders @HomeBuildersFed why PVCu windows continue to be specified? Wood window frames made to our WWA specification have a proven lower carbon footprint & a longer lifespan.
L’Université Laval ouvre une 2e cohorte pour son microprogramme de 2e cycle en construction intégrée en #bois. Vous avez jusqu'au 15 août pour vous inscrire. #wood #formation #Universite
https://cecobois.com/actualites/une-2e-cohorte-pour-le-microprogramme-a-distance-en-construction-integre-en-bois-de-luniversite-laval/
Here’s to many more (and taller) wood structures on Vancouver Island!
New mass timber warehouse in Langford first of its kind in Canada
Mass timber construction seems to be taking off on Vancouver Island. It’s being touted as a fast, sustainable way to build and now Langford has ...
ow.ly
Langford approves permit for 124-unit mass timber building https://bit.ly/2VGrAWF
A #TBT to our piece on the Calgary Central Library. The Snøhetta-designed library is a showcase for #wood, featuring western red cedar, western hemlock & white #oak in a variety of interior & exterior applications. Read more at: @DIALOG @StructureCraft_
Calgary Central Library - Wood Design & Building
Wood takes center stage in this dramatic new monument for books Calgary, AB One of Architectural Digest’s 12 most anticipated buildings of 2018,...
bit.ly
Behind the scenes: A chat with Denis Cormier, Vice President, Research Operations at FPInnovations
Check it out 👇
http://ow.ly/MQRG50Ao1a7
Congratulations to @woodcouncil @ArcE_Consulting Michelle Kam-Biron for being recognized with the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California’s (SEAOSC) “Engineer of the Year” award. https://bit.ly/38nFp1t
C'est parti pour les Prix d'excellence Cecobois 2021. Soumettez vos projets en #bois dès maintenant ! #wood #bâtiments #buildings
https://cecobois.com/actualites/prix-dexcellence-cecobois-2021-soumettez-vos-batiments-en-bois-des-maintenant/
When combined with CrossLam CLT, Glulam PLUS turns your project into an earth-friendly building offering an indoor environment that enhances human health and psychological well-being. #masstimber 📷: @TTFrames
Wood Webinar Wednesday - join us on July 8 as Samuel C. Auclair from @FPInnovations presents on the Design Guide for Timber-Concrete Composite Floors: https://bit.ly/31CYAmm #webinar #free #education #engineering
#DYK that neighbourhoods with 40% canopy cover can experience daytime temperatures up to 5 degrees cooler than areas with less tree density? Our forests help fight #climatechange by sequestering carbon AND they also mitigate the effects of #climate change, like #extremeheat.
Did you see the article from @cottagelife featuring Sansin? Check it out, especially if you're tackling a deck project and need some helpful tips. https://bit.ly/2zqmA0j #Sansin #HealthyWood #Deck
Dans ce #marché américain à Albuquerque, la chaleur du #bois réchauffe le concept inspiré de son environnement immédiat : le Nouveau-Mexique. #wood #market
https://cecobois.com/actualites/sawmill-market-du-bois-dans-un-marche-aux-accents-mexicains/
The largest steel-wood roof structure in China is near its completion. The Tianfu International Convention Centre will soon become a new landmark in Chengdu, a city rising fast in western China. It is a massive #glulam structure roof covering 258,000 square meters.
All customized Crosslam CLT #masstimber panels for this 645,000 square foot project by Holmes Structures were installed in only six months. 📷: http://instagram.com/holmesstructures
Sidewalk Labs plans to spin out more smart city companies. "As an example, we are huge believers in the potential of mass timber..."
Sidewalk Labs plans to spin out more smart city companies
Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs plans to spin out smart city ideas into separate companies, including mass timber, affordable electrification, and planning t...
bit.ly
Satisfaits de la réponse obtenue, nous avons décidé de renouveler l’expérience avec la #formation Les Curieux du #bois. Si vous n’avez toujours pas eu l’occasion d’y prendre part, c’est un rendez-vous à l’automne prochain. #wood
https://cecobois.com/actualites/les-curieux-du-bois-de-retour-cet-automne/
CWC's Mark Alam describes how #masstimber performs in a #fire in this Fire Performance Demonstration Video via
@YouTube
Mark Alam does a great job of describing how #masstimber performs in a fire.
Fire Performance Demonstration Video via @YouTube
Exciting things happening at the Clayton Community Centre! Got to tour Surreys new community hub alongside MLA and Double Olympian, Ravi Kahlon.