The Softwood Lumber Board Q2 Report: Near-Term Investments + Long-Term Vision for Growing Demand for Lumber

The Softwood Lumber Board
September 25, 2024
Category: Finance & Economics
Region: United States

The SLB published its Q2 2024 Report, revealing the impact of both near-term investments and long-term vision for growing demand and expanding markets for lumber. The SLB and its funded programs are balancing these efforts to ensure our industry remains strong today and thrives for generations to come.

Key Q2 highlights include:

  • 463 MM BF of incremental demand generated in Q2 
  • A new Think Wood video and webinar continue to educate architects, engineers, and developers on the benefits of wood in office construction
  • WoodWorks has supported 169 school projects since 2015, with a noticeable shift toward mass timber in recent years. 
  • SLB Education expanded its faculty workshop initiative to hold five events in 2024. So far, 80 faculty members from 60 schools have participated
  • The AWC made significant progress at a recent International Code Council hearing
  • The winners of the SLB-funded National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) Wood Solutions Scholarship were announced

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