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Canadian Wood Council’s 2024 Annual Report Now Available

The Canadian Wood Council is pleased to share it’s 2024 Annual Report, offering a clear view of the progress, resilience, and impact achieved over the past year.

In his message, Chairman Kevin Pankratz reflects on the Council’s strategic leadership during a year marked by economic pressures and shifting market conditions. Emphasis is placed on the value of collaboration, strong governance, and industry alignment as essential to maintaining momentum and ensuring long-term competitiveness. The report reinforces the importance of maintaining a united voice across our membership and fostering clarity in our purpose as a national federation.

From the President & CEO’s perspective, Rick Jeffery outlines how the organization navigated 2024 with focus and adaptability—delivering trusted technical guidance, growing influence in codes and standards, and expanding national education and outreach efforts. With renewed government investment and increased awareness of low-carbon construction, the Council is well-positioned to lead the next chapter of growth for Canada’s wood sector.

View the full report: English | Francais

Annual Reports

2024 CWC Annual Report

We are pleased to share the Canadian Wood Council’s 2024 Annual Report, offering a clear view of the progress, resilience, and impact achieved over the past year.

Conference, CWC, Structural Engineering, Structural Wood, Sustainable Design, Wood Construction, Wood Design, Wood Solutions

Mass timber

Wood Solutions Conference: Halifax 2025

Mark your calendars! WoodWorks Atlantic and the Canadian Wood Council are pleased to present the Wood Solutions Conference in Halifax this fall — and we want you there.

CWC, Sustainable Design, Wood Design

Wood Design & Building Magazine, vol 24, issue 97

In wood construction, success is rarely improvised. It’s the earned result of early design coordination, clearly communicated expectations, and a shared commitment to getting the details right—from design concept through to completion. Whether a project’s priority is accelerated construction timelines, lasting architectural impact, future disassembly and reuse, or all these things and more, the through line is thoughtful, deliberate planning.

As a structural system, timber calls for a high degree of coordination—especially as its applications continue to evolve and expand. It rewards teams who design with intent: those who understand that every exposed surface carries architectural weight, that detecting clashes early in the design phase avoids costly rework during construction, and that planning for a building’s end-of-life is just as essential as designing its first impression.

Society’s growing demand for low-carbon construction brings new urgency—and opportunity—to these conversations. As we continue to advance prefabricated, high-performance, and demountable wood building systems, the need for early alignment—between architect and engineer, builder and client—is not just integral to the success of individual projects, but to the advancement of the industry as a whole.

This issue of Wood Design & Building leans into that reality. As construction methods evolve, we examine how clear communication and coordination don’t just mitigate risk—they drive better outcomes for the built environment. In a construction landscape that values speed, efficiency, and low-carbon outcomes, it’s advanced planning and clear communication that turn ambition into meaningful results.

We’re not just building with wood. We’re building with purpose, intention, and care. And that process starts long before the first beam or panel is lifted into place.

Woodrise 2025

Webinar: Building Code Updates for Tall Wood Construction in Canada

Brampton – Simpson Strong-Tie Workshop

This workshop covers wood construction connectors, design apps, mass timber connectors, mass timber fasteners, structural screws, and anchor systems, with demonstrations on hanger testing, fastener installation, and anchor installation and testing.

Woodrise 2025 – Offsite Tours

Discover the world of timber construction through a series of exclusive offsite tours during Woodrise. Explore Vancouver and beyond as you visit groundbreaking commercial, community, and residential projects that highlight the beauty, sustainability, and ingenuity of wood in modern architecture. Presented by CWC’s WoodWorks program.

Sizer Course – US

Course Overview

The Sizer Course provides an in-depth introduction to the WoodWorks Sizer Program, a powerful tool for designing and analyzing structural elements such as beams, columns, wall studs and panels. The course covers key features, including load input, load patterns, bearing design, beam design, column design, lateral support considerations, and “concept mode” for preliminary structural modelling.

You will explore how the program optimizes designs by automatically generating load patterns, checking compliance with building codes, and refining structural elements for improved performance.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Design and analyze structural elements using the WoodWorks Sizer Program, including beams, columns, and CLT panels, while considering material selection, loading conditions, and code compliance.
Evaluate load distribution and structural stability by applying Sizer’s automated features for pattern loading, lateral support analysis, and fire resistance adjustments.
Optimize structural designs through Concept Mode and detailed element analysis, ensuring efficient material use, proper load transfer, and adherence to engineering best practices.

Course Structure

This course consists of six (6) lessons. Each lesson is comprised of a lesson overview, learning outcomes, instructional videos, assessment questions and an assignment. Through these elements, you will gain practical experience in using the Sizer Woodworks Program for real-world applications.

Once you have completed all assessment questions and assignment submissions, a certificate of completion will be digitally awarded.

Time for Completion

This course is comprised of eight videos for a total run time of 53 minutes.

To complete the assessments in this course you can expect to spend ~ 85 minutes.

Program Download

In order to complete this course you will need to download a trial version of the Sizer Program.

Complete these steps to download the program:

Navigate to the program download page by clicking here.
Click on the “Download Now” button for the US Sizer Program.
Locate and click on the download either in your browser or on your computer.
Follow the prompts provided by your computer to complete installation.

*Note: the trial version of the program is only valid for 10 days upon installation.

Shearwalls Course – US

Course Overview

The Shearwalls Course introduces learners to the WoodWorks Shearwalls Program, a tool designed for modeling and analyzing wood-frame structures. This course covers the design of complete structures, including walls, roofs, and openings, while ensuring proper load distribution and structural stability.

You will explore the program’s capabilities in generating and distributing seismic and wind loads, optimizing shearwall configurations, and verifying compliance with building codes.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Design and analyze wood-frame shearwalls using the Shearwalls Program, including load distribution for seismic and wind resistance.
Evaluate shearwall performance and compliance with building codes by interpreting program-generated structural analyses.
Optimize shearwall configurations for enhanced structural integrity, adjusting materials and design parameters based on engineering best practices.

Course Structure

This course consists of seven (7) lessons. Each lesson is comprised of a lesson overview, learning outcomes, instructional videos, assessment questions and an assignment. Through these elements, you will gain practical experience in using the Shearwalls Woodworks Program for real-world applications.

Once you have completed all assessment questions and assignment submissions, a certificate of completion will be digitally awarded.

Time for Completion

This course is comprised of 19 videos for a total run time of 115 minutes.

To complete the assessments in this course you can expect to spend ~ 95 minutes.

Program Download

In order to complete this course you will need to download a trial version of the Shearwalls Program.

Complete these steps to download the program

Navigate to the program download page by clicking here.
Scroll down to the Shearwalls section
Click on the “Download Now” button for the US Shearwalls Program.
Locate and click on the download either in your browser or on your computer.
Follow the prompts provided by your computer to complete installation.

*Note: the trial version of the program is only valid for 10 days upon installation.

Program Overview

WoodWorks Shearwalls is a powerful program designed for comprehensive shearwall design and lateral load analysis in multi-storey wood-frame buildings. It supports both flexible and rigid diaphragm analysis, calculates hold-down and drag-strut forces, and allows for detailed customization including openings, varied roof shapes, and imported CAD footprints. With capabilities to design up to six-storey structures and generate elevation views, it streamlines the structural design process for engineers and designers alike.

Connections Course – US

The Connections Course provides an introduction to the WoodWorks Connections Program, a tool designed to assist engineers and designers in the creation and evaluation of wood connections. This course covers the design of new connections using bolts, nails, rivets, or shear plates and explains how to assess their capacity.You will gain an understanding of the program’s functionality, its application in real-world scenarios, and best practices for optimizing wood connections.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Design and analyze wood connections using the Connections Program, incorporating bolts, nails, rivets, and shear plates.
Evaluate connection capacity and compliance with industry standards by interpreting program-generated results.
Optimize wood connection designs by applying best practices and modifying existing configurations for improved structural performance.

Course Structure

This course consists of two (2) lessons. Each lesson is comprised of a lesson overview, learning outcomes, instructional videos, assessment questions and an assignment. Through these elements, you will gain practical experience in using the Connections Woodworks Program for real-world applications.

Once you have completed all assessment questions and assignment submissions, a certificate of completion will be digitally awarded.

Time for Completion

This course is comprised of 2 videos for a total run time of 8:12 minutes.

To complete the assessments in this course you can expect to spend ~ 20 minutes.

Program Download

In order to complete this course you will need to download a trial version of the Connections Program.

Complete these steps to download the program:

Navigate to the program download page by clicking here.
Scroll down to the Connections section
Click on the “Download Now” button for the US Connections Program.
Locate and click on the download either in your browser or on your computer.
Follow the prompts provided by your computer to complete installation.

*Note: the trial version of the program is only valid for 10 days upon installation.

Wood Design, Wood Design Awards

WD&B Awards

2025 Wood Design & Building Awards Call for Submissions Now Open

OTTAWA, ON, 23 APR 2025 – The Canadian Wood Council is accepting submissions for the 2025 Wood Design & Building Awards. Now in its 41st year, this annual program invites architects, designers, and project teams from across North America and around the world to submit their most inspiring wood projects for consideration.

“At its core, this program is a celebration of architectural excellence,” says Martin Richard, VP Market Development & Communications at the Canadian Wood Council. “Each year, we’re inspired by the many ways designers harness wood’s versatile beauty—from bold, expressive forms to quietly transformative spaces.”

Over the decades, we’ve seen the creativity and talent of hundreds of project teams bring important changes to the built environment—elevating wood from a niche material to a sustainable, mainstream design ambition. While the awards program has always shone a light on architectural excellence in wood, winning projects in recent years also frequently demonstrate innovation, technical achievement, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Submissions will be reviewed by a distinguished jury of Canadian and American architects. Projects will be evaluated based on creativity, design excellence, and the innovative and appropriate use of wood to achieve project objectives.

Award categories for 2025 include:

Non-residential
Residential
Adaptive Reuse, Additions, and Renovations
International Building
Other (e.g. exterior structures, bridges)

The program also includes several specialty awards:

Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Award
Sansin Award
Real Cedar Award
Wood Preservation Canada (WPC) Award
Regional WoodWorks Awards for Ontario, British Columbia, and the Prairies

Winners will receive a custom wood trophy and be recognized through a media announcement, social media, a feature profile on the Wood Innovation Network, and editorial coverage in Wood Design & Building Magazine (digital edition).

Key Dates
Early Bird Deadline: May 31, 2025
Final Submission Deadline: June 27, 2025

For more information and to submit your project, please visit: https://cwc.ca/wood-design-and-building-awards/