WELCOME TO THE CANADIAN WOOD COUNCIL (CWC) DIGITAL RESOURCE HUB

Technical & Educational Resources 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

WoodWorks @ BuildEx

Connecting Western Canada’s Building & Construction Industries

BuildEx and Canadian Wood Council’s exciting new collaboration brings WoodWorks to BuildEx in 2025, integrating WoodWorks’ technical expertise and wood products industry representation into BuildEx 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.

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

February 5, 2025

Wood Solutions Conference Ottawa 2025

Join us as we showcase innovations and ideas in wood products, design and construction.

February 5, 2025
National Arts Centre, Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

January 15, 2025

Webinar: Architectural Assemblies Simplified

This session will help you to formulate effective floor and wall assemblies when designing wood structures, both light wood frame and mass timber.

January 15, 2025

February 26, 2025

WoodWorks @ BuildEx

Connecting Western Canada’s Building & Construction Industries

February 26, 2025
Vancouver Convention Centre West Building, Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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.