APA – The Engineered Wood Association

Did you know 11 U.S. states have increased forest land by over 25% in the last century? U.S. forest land is roughly as abundant today as 100 years ago. Learn what APA members are doing to protect our treasured forest resources > apawood.ly/SZKl50U8nr3 #FridayFact #Sustainability

Have a question about concrete form panels? Find answers to some commonly asked questions about APA trademarked plywood and OSB panels, technical specifications, applications and more on our FAQ page > apawood.ly/2FUi50U8npK #ConcreteFormPanels #FAQ

Wrap up 2024 with APA’s Wood University! Whether you’re new to the industry, training new employees or aiming to earn a few more CEUs before the end of the year, Wood University is an excellent resource. Two FREE courses offer up to nine CEUs approved by AIA and AIBD. Get started > apawood.ly/UAZW50U8no6 #EngineeredWood #ContinuingEducation

Calling all designers, engineers and builders! Our new webinar is just three weeks away. Join us December 11 at 10 a.m. PST to learn how to build strong, sustainable and energy-efficient structures that meet or exceed code requirements using engineered wood products (EWPs). This session will cover key programs and standards that quantify resiliency, provide detailed construction drawings, and discuss installation best practices and which to avoid. Participants will also learn how to showcase the value of EWPs to their clients and more. AIA and ICC credits available. Register now > apawood.ly/yIkL50U8nne #ResilientConstruction #CodeCompliance

We are pleased to announce Eric Gu, PhD, PE as our new vice president of the Technical Service Division (TSD), succeeding BJ Yeh, whom will be retiring in February. Eric holds a master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and received his Ph.D. in civil engineering from Clemson University. He is a licensed professional engineer and LEED Green Associate. Previously the PNW regional director at WoodWorks, Eric was instrumental in leading educational initiatives and providing technical support for architects, engineers, developers, builders and product manufacturers, with a focus on light-frame and mass timber construction. Eric brings an extensive background in engineered wood product manufacturing, certification and technical consulting, along with a passion for designing and building with engineered wood. In his new role, he will oversee lab operations at our 42,000-square-foot research center, workplace safety, standards development and product certification within TSD. Read more > https://lnkd.in/gQBCnP4F Please join us in welcoming Eric! #APATechTeam #EngineeredWood

Did you know as of September 2024, there were over 2,253 multi-family, commercial or institutional mass timber projects in progress or built in North America? Learn more > apawood.ly/OmWg50U3zzi Want to check out some of these mass timber projects? Explore recent and current projects here > apawood.ly/W1tY50U3zzh Looking for guidance on converting a large-scale project to mass timber? Our friends at WoodWorks have specialists located across the country to offer specialized commercial project support. Learn more > apawood.ly/KzYZ50U3zzm #FridayFact #MassTimber

When combined with plywood or OSB sheathing, framing with raised-heel trusses improves energy efficiency, boosts structural resilience and offers savings that benefit both builders and homeowners. Discover the many advantages of raised-heel trusses > apawood.ly/6RgE50U3x50 #EnergyEfficient #Framing

Wood is the sustainable choice! In an effort to make their data centers greener and carbon negative by 2030, Microsoft is breaking away from traditional construction methods and replacing materials like steel and concrete with engineered wood. For the first time, they are testing cross-laminated timber (CLT) for data centers in a northern Virginia suburb. By integrating CLT, they are expecting to cut embodied carbon emissions by as much as 35%. Read more > apawood.ly/hqzL50U3wFz #MassTimber #Sustainability

We are excited to announce Talbot B. Rueppel has joined the APA team as the new Staff Scientist within our Technical Services Division (TSD). Talbot earned his undergraduate degree in Renewable Materials from the University of Idaho and went on to complete his master’s degree in Wood Science and Engineering at Oregon State University. During his undergrad, Talbot worked as a Manufacturing Process Intern for Universal Forest Products and as a Quality Control Intern for Norbord. After earning his B.S. degree, he worked as a Business Associate for Packaging Corporation of America before pursuing his M.S. degree at OSU. His research at OSU focused on using spectrometry to quantify percent wood failure in adhesive bonds. Talbot then joined the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) as a Research Materials Engineer where he characterized and developed sustainable wood-based military construction materials and specifications. Please join us in welcoming Talbot! #APATechTeam #EngineeredWood

This Veterans Day and Remembrance Day we pause to honor and remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served to protect us. Thank you. Lest we forget. APA offices will be closed today in observance.