By expanding and diversifying demand for softwood lumber, the SLB and its funded programs create steady industry growth through a variety of economic cycles. Key Q3 highlights include:

• 360 MM BF of incremental demand generated in Q3 and nearly 1.3 BBF year-to-date.
• Sponsor of Build Fest, a unique initiative that allowed postsecondary students to not only conceptualize but also physically construct designs using wood, giving them hands-on experience.
• The AWC released three regional EPDs for U.S. softwood lumber, which marks the first time the U.S. lumber industry has developed and published regional EPDs; previous industry EPDs have been North American in scope. 
• A new Think Wood webinar, Mass Timber 2030: Preparing Your Practice, was hosted for architects from the 26 largest AEC firms in the U.S. Think Wood will use an on-demand version of the webinar for future lead nurture and continuing education