Tag: AWC
Using Twitter to Expand Your Brand
By Heather Stegner
You’ve heard that social media is a way to position yourself as a thought leader or grow your business. But where do...
The American Wood Council Launches Fire Service Advisory Council
Leesburg, VA. – The American Wood Council (AWC) has launched its Fire Service Advisory Council, a national group of fire service experts that will provide AWC...
Updated fire-resistance-rated wood assembly guide available
With the International Code Council’s 2018 International Building Code (IBC) available for enforcement, the American Wood Council (AWC) released an update to Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) 3 – Fire-Resistance-Rated Wood Floor and Wall Assemblies.
What the 2018 IBC means for wood construction: Part 2
Ongoing development in high-wind and high-seismic areas increases the number of buildings exposed to extreme conditions. The construction industry must play an active role...
Wood eCourses
The American Wood Council’s (AWC) self-directed study program now has 100 available online courses (eCourses) about wood (www.awc.org/education/ecourses). Course areas range from the use...
What the 2018 IBC means for wood construction: Part I
When it comes to modernizing building codes and standards, ensuring the buildings in which we live and work are safe is a top priority...
ANSI approves AWC 2018 NDS standard
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the American Wood Council (AWC) 2018 National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction as an American National Standard. The NDS is referenced for wood design in the International Code Council’s 2018 International Building Code (IBC).
