An Introduction to Brock Commons – UBC’s Tall Wood Building
Press Release – Tall Wood Building Momentum Reaches Québec
Canadian Wood Council Applauds Announcement of the Origine Project.
Ontario Develops Best Practice Guideline for Fire Safety during Construction
As an organization dedicated to safe construction practices, the Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and its Ontario Wood WORKS! program expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) for the opportunity to participate in the development of a best practice Guideline: Fire Safety during Construction of Five- and Six-Storey Wood Buildings in Ontario. Read the press release.
Forest Product Industry First to Respond to Growing Climate Change Challenges
The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) is supportive of the Forest Products Association of Canada’s (FPAC) May 2nd launch of the ‘30 by 30’ climate change challenge – a commitment to help Canada remove 30 megatonnes (MT) of CO2 by the year 2030. Read the press release.
American and Canadian Wood Councils Announce two New Environmental Product Declarations
The American Wood Council (AWC) and the Canadian Wood Council (CWC) have announced the release of two new environmental product declarations (EPDs) for cellulosic fiberboard and laminated strand lumber (LSL), bringing the available EPDs for North American wood products to 11. Read the press release and check out the EPDs.
Excellence in structural and architectural wood design recognized at 2016 Wood Design Awards in BC
Inspired and innovative designs of wood structures in smaller urban BC centres and mid-rise construction were in the spotlight tonight at the 2016 Wood Design Awards in BC. Included in the awards were many impressive large public buildings including a museum, visitor centre and a diplomatic property located outside of BC and Canada.
Engineering Guide for Wood Frame Construction Now Available
 | The CWC publication Engineering Guide for Wood Frame Construction 2014 Edition is now available. This fourth edition is produced to provide guidance to engineers, building designers, building officials, builders, and students on the structural design of wood elements and connections for wood frame buildings that meet the requirements of Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada. The Engineering Guide aids designers in bridging the gap between an engineered design following Part 4 of the NBC and a prescriptive design following Part 9 of the NBC. Coming soon – package deal with online version and print copy. |
2015 North American Wood Design Awards
New Mountain Equipment Coop store in Kelowna will have prominent wood features
New UBC student residence to be among world’s tallest wood buildings
One of the tallest wood buildings in the world will soon be constructed at UBC, providing housing for hundreds of students. When completed, the $51.5-million residence building will stand 53 metres tall (about 174 feet). Read UBC’s press release.
Wood Products Industry Releases Reuse Wood Website
The American Wood Council (AWC) and Canadian Wood Council (CWC) have partnered with Building Materials Reuse Association (BMRA) to develop an online North American directory outlining reuse and recycling options for wood and wood products. The website can be found at: ReuseWood.org.
Read the press release.
Solid Wood: Case Studies in Mass Timber Architecture, Technology and Design
Over the past 10-15 years a renaissance in wood architecture has occurred with the development of new wood building systems and design strategies, elevating wood from a predominantly single-family residential idiom to a rival of concrete and steel construction for a variety of building types, including high rises. This new solid wood architecture offers unparalleled environmental as well as construction and aesthetic benefits, and is of growing importance for professionals and academics involved in green design. Purchase the book here.
Wood-Frame Construction Opportunity
Colin D’Mello has the details on how new provincial building codes could dramatically alter the look of some streets. Click here to see the video.
CWC Applauds Ontario's Decision on Mid-Rise
The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) and Wood WORKS! Ontario are pleased with the announcement made today by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Ted McMeekin, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, MPP Bill Mauro, and the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, MPP Michael Gravelle, that Ontario will enact code changes to allow the use of wood-frame construction in buildings of up to six-storeys.
2014 Catherine Lalonde Memorial Scholarships Awarded
 | The Canadian Wood Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014 Catherine Lalonde Memorial Scholarship. Read the Press Release. |
