Happy World Wood Day and International Day of Forests! APA members are dedicated to producing the highest-quality, renewable engineered wood products that support global efforts of building for a more sustainable future. Our members are proud advocates of responsible forestry practices and use of our revered forest resources. Learn more > apawood.ly/twbL50VhxGx #WorldWoodDay #InternationalDayofForests
APA – The Engineered Wood Association
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Tacoma，WA 9,310 位关注者
APA is a nonprofit trade association representing North American manufacturers of structural engineered wood products.
关于我们
Founded in 1933 and based in Tacoma, Washington, APA represents approximately 175 plywood, oriented strand board, glulam timber, cross-laminated timber, wood I-joist, Rim Board and structural composite lumber mills throughout the U.S. and Canada. Its primary functions are quality auditing and testing, applied research and market support and development. www.apawood.org
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https://www.apawood.org
APA – The Engineered Wood Association的外部链接
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- 建材
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Tacoma，WA
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1933
- 领域
- Engineered Wood、Plywood、OSB、Glulam Timber、Wood I-Joist、Rim Board、SCL、Auditing、Testing、Applied Research、Member Organization、CLT、Glulam、Cross-Laminated Timber、Building Science和Construction Systems
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7011 S 19th St
US，WA，Tacoma，98466
APA – The Engineered Wood Association员工
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Christopher Chin
Auditor - Quality Services Division at APA - The Engineered Wood Association
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Roy Frederick
Engineered Wood Specialist at APA - The Engineered Wood Association
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Thomas Skaggs
Manager, Product Evaluation at APA
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LaDauna Wilson
Program Manager, EWTA, the Engineered Wood Technology Association at APA - The Engineered Wood Association
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Cut labor costs and reduce construction time on larger projects by using panelized roofs. Did you know pre-framed panelized roof sections can be assembled on the ground in lengths up to 72 feet? Here’s 12 more reasons to use this method > apawood.ly/JMwk50VhxyZ #Roofing #CommercialConstruction
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The 2025 International Mass Timber Conference is next Tuesday. From March 25–27, industry experts will gather in Portland to share insights and innovations in mass timber. APA will be in attendance this year at booth #569. Come chat with our team of technical experts and learn more about the services we provide. Our friends at WoodWorks will also be hosting a workshop and live demonstrations on essential topics for building professionals. Will you be attending? Learn more and register > apawood.ly/q75f50VhxnF #MassTimberConference #MassTimber
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March 6-8, our Engineered Wood Specialist Patrick Schleisman attended the Timber-Strong Design Build (TSDB) competition hosted at The University of Georgia - Southeast, officially kicking off the 2025 TSDB competitions. Congratulations to the winners! Thirteen universities participated. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez took first place, Georgia Southern University took second place, and Georgia Tech College of Engineering took third. APA has been a proud sponsor of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Timber-Strong Design Build competitions since 2019, along with support from Simpson Strong-Tie and American Wood Council. The goal of the TSDB competition is to provide hands-on experiences and engage the next generation of structural engineers in sustainable wood design and construction. Learn more and find upcoming symposia dates and locations > https://lnkd.in/gVA3KzxG #TSDB #TimberDesign
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Force Transfer Around Openings (FTAO) shear walls offer many advantages over other methods, including greater design flexibility. Our free step-by-step calculator simplifies FTAO shear wall design, providing worksheets for walls with one, two, and three openings, along with a design example. Explore guidance on applying the FTAO method and use our convenient calculator, that’s been updated for 2025, to streamline your design process > https://lnkd.in/diUhU9E #FTAO #ForceTransferAroundOpenings
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Did you know that roughly 94% of new homes are built with wood frames? It’s no surprise. Wood-framed homes, when fully sheathed with wood structural panels, offer durability, affordability, and energy efficiency. Learn more > apawood.ly/Ym0150Ve28U #FridayFact from North American Forest Foundation #ResidentialConstruction
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Looking for an easy, code-complaint solution for siding and trim attachment? Walls continuously sheathed with plywood or OSB provide a simple, strong and cost-effective nail base for brick ties, siding and trim. Discover more advantages > apawood.ly/we5j50Ve24j #HomeBuilding #BuildingTips
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The NEW ANSI/APA PRG 320-2025: Standard for Performance-Rated Cross-Laminated Timber is now available. Get information on requirements and test methods for qualification and quality assurance for performance-rated CLT, product performance classes, and more. Download now > https://lnkd.in/dGXEfqZZ #EngineeredWood #CLT
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The 2025 International Mass Timber Conference is just two weeks away! From March 25–27, industry experts will gather in Portland to share insights and innovations in mass timber. APA will be in attendance this year, come visit us at booth #569 to chat with our team of technical experts and learn more about the services we provide. Our friends at WoodWorks will also be hosting a workshop and live demonstrations on essential topics for building professionals. Will you be attending? Learn more and register > https://lnkd.in/gttm_GE #MassTimberConference #MassTimber
It's never been a better time to join thousands of mass timber experts (and many more to come), March 25–27. Get your company's name on our fast-growing attendee list by registering today. In Portland, Oregon, you can learn more, connect better, build smarter, and take your business to the next level while helping make the world a better place?. https://zurl.co/CnJE5 #masstimberconference #masstimber #masstimbermovement #crosslaminatedtimber #cltconstruction #architecture #modulararchitecture #fabprefab #greenbuilding #timbertowers
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After 35 years of dedication and leadership, Dr. Borjen “BJ” Yeh has retired from APA. As Director of APA’s Technical Services Division since 2003, BJ has played a pivotal role in advancing industry standards, ensuring product recognition worldwide, and paving the way for future innovations in engineered wood. His expertise and contributions have truly left an indelible mark on APA and the industry for generations to come. Thank you BJ – we wish you the very best in your well-earned retirement!
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