Softwood Lumber Board Generates 396 MM BF of Incremental Demand in Q3

The Softwood Lumber Board
December 19, 2025
Category: Wood, Paper & Green Building
Region: Canada, United States

The Softwood Lumber Board has released its Q3 2025 Report, highlighting significant progress tied to its new strategic plan. This quarter, SLB-funded programs advanced a coordinated strategy centered on high-opportunity sectors—1-8 story multifamily, commercial, K-12 education, and the fast-growing industrial segment—while accelerating project conversions, strengthening building code support, scaling post-secondary education, and expanding outreach in key cities.

Key Q3 highlights include:

  • SLB-funded programs generated 396 MM BF of incremental lumber demand
  • The SLB’s new strategic plan focuses investment where wood already wins
  • SLB Education advanced its mission to shape future architects and engineers
  • WoodWorks delivered strong project conversion results
  • Think Wood continued driving market preference through high-quality design content and resources
  • The AWC strengthened wood’s position in codes and standards
  • The SLB and USDA Forest Service announced the winners of the 2025 Mass Timber Competition: Building Sustainable Schools

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