General Info

The American Wood Council develops state-of-the-art engineering data, technology/standards on structural wood products for use by design professionals, building officials and wood products manufacturers to assure the safe/efficient design and use of wood structural components. It also provides technical, legal and economic information on wood design, green building and manufacturing environmental regulations. The firm is one of the oldest major trade groups in the United States. It has affiliation with the American Fiberboard Association, American Forest & Paper Association, American Furniture Manufacturers Association and American Hardboard Association, among others.