In this months newsletter, you’ll find these stories and more:

• Planning for EXPO 2027 continues as SFPA leadership gathers in Savannah, Georgia, November 10-12 for the SFPA Board of Directors Meeting and EXPO 2027 Preview Meeting. The visit gives board members and the EXPO Advisory Committee an opportunity to evaluate key venues and logistics firsthand. “Savannah checked all the boxes for EXPO,” said Eric Gee, SFPA Executive Director. “The newly expanded convention center can now accommodate an event of our size.”
• SFPA helped bring woodworking to life at Build Live as part of the Think Wood exhibit, where live demonstrations and hands-on craftsmanship attracted steady crowds throughout the event.
• When building with Southern Pine lumber, span tables are an essential resource for determining how far joists, rafters, and beams can safely span between supports. Access design guidance, downloadable resources, and span tables and understand how span tables apply to common framing applications.