The American Wood Council (AWC) is a trade association that represents manufacturers of traditional and engineered wood products used in construction. Its mission is to advocate for the appropriate use of wood products and to develop engineering standards, building code provisions, and market acceptance for wood in residential and commercial construction.
Building codes and standards, construction and infrastructure policy, sustainable forestry and environmental regulation, energy efficiency standards, fire safety regulations, and trade policies affecting wood products
Membership dues and contributions from wood product manufacturers and related industry stakeholders
American Forest & Paper Association; Softwood Lumber Board; major U.S. lumber and engineered wood product manufacturers
Trade association
