WELCOME TO THE CANADIAN WOOD COUNCIL

Technical & Educational Resource Hub for Wood Construction

Easy guides, helpful tools, and all the support you need to build with wood. Discover the latest codes, standards, and innovative ideas for building better, safer, and stronger projects. Find resources that make every step easier and more efficient.

Agents of change leading and advancing a sustainable wood culture in Canada.

Since our inception in 1959, we have been at the forefront of the industry ensuring building codes and standards not only keep pace with the new wood products and systems being developed, but also reflect the technological advancements taking place in the design and engineering arenas.”

Rick Jeffery

President and CEO

FEATURED EVENT

WoodRise 2025

Building Smarter with Wood

Woodrise 2025 brings global experts together to advance mass timber construction through networking, innovation, and sustainability in Vancouver.

Upcoming Events

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Stay informed about industry-leading events, workshops, webinars and more designed to keep you at the forefront of wood construction innovation.

March 24, 2025

Webinar: Encapsulated Mass Timber: A New Construction Type for the 2020 National Building Code

Join OACETT's free webinar on fire-related code changes for EMTC and related research, featuring insights from our expert speaker.

March 24, 2025

design, Mass Timber, workshop

March 20, 2025

Workshop: Manufacturing and Mass Timber Design Strategies

An opportunity to explore the insights into mass timber manufacturing methods and capabilities, a review of design strategies and real-world challenges.

March 20, 2025
58 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3, Canada

March 20, 2025

Webinar: Efficient Tall Wall Framing using Engineered Wood Products

Learn best practices for designing efficient tall walls with engineered wood, from material selection to software tools, in this free webinar.

March 20, 2025

March 13, 2025

Webinar: Diversify Your Structural Portfolio: Wood in Low-Rise Commercial Construction

Discover how to incorporate wood into low-rise commercial buildings, optimize material selection, and avoid common pitfalls in this free webinar.

March 13, 2025

September 22, 2025

Woodrise 2025

Woodrise 2025 brings global experts together to advance mass timber construction through networking, innovation, and sustainability in Vancouver.

September 22, 2025
Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada

March 11, 2025

Calgary – Innovations and Challenges in Mid-Rise Construction Workshop

A one-day workshop on designing and building Mid-Rise buildings.

March 11, 2025
1316 33 Street Northeast, Calgary, AB, Canada

March 10, 2025

Edmonton – Innovations and Challenges in Mid-Rise Construction Workshop

A one-day workshop on designing and building Mid-Rise buildings.

March 10, 2025
11420 117 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada

February 20, 2025

Webinar: Shearwall Connections and Lateral Systems for Wood Buildings

Join us for an insightful exploration into the latest developments in wood shearwall systems and connections.

February 20, 2025

February 6, 2025

Canadian Nuclear Labs – Mass Timber Tour

A rare opportunity to visit CNL and tour 3 new mass timber buildings: Minwamon Building, Support Facility, and Science Collaboration Centre

February 6, 2025
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, 286 Plant Road, Chalk River, ON, Canada

January 22, 2025

Webinar: Inspired Design

This presentation explores the art and science of inspired structural design, emphasizing how engineering can harmonize beauty, efficiency, and sustainability.

January 22, 2025

Our Members

Discover the results of our Mass Timber Demonstration Fire Test Project!

Our latest video dives into how mass timber offers a safe, sustainable, and innovative solution for construction.

Watch now to see how we’re shaping the future of building with wood.

WOOD DESIGN & BUILD AWARDS

Celebrating Excellence in Wood Architecture & Construction

The Wood Design & Building Awards recognize the outstanding work of professionals from around the world who achieve excellence in wood architecture.

Need Free Technical Support?

From technical resources to design solutions, the WoodWorks Technical Team supports architects, engineers, and developers in creating sustainable, high-performance wood structures.

Explore specialized tools, connect with industry experts, and access exclusive guidance for your wood-building projects. Whether you’re delving into mass timber for the first time, planning a mid-rise development, or seeking advice on fire resistance and acoustics, the WoodWorks technical team offers the expertise and support needed to turn your ideas into reality.

Canadian Wood Council

The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is a leading force in advancing building codes and standards for wood construction, ensuring market access for Canadian wood products, and accelerating the adoption of sustainable, wood-based construction in the marketplace.

Founded in 1959, the Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is Canada’s unifying voice for the wood products industry. As a national federation of associations, our members represent hundreds of manufacturers across the country.

Our mission is to support our members by accelerating market demand for wood products and championing responsible leadership through excellence in codes, standards, and regulations. We also deliver technical support and knowledge transfer for the construction sector through our market leading WoodWorks program.