AWC Mission
To increase the use of wood by assuring the broad
regulatory acceptance of wood products, developing
design tools and guidelines for wood construction, and
influencing the development of public policies affecting the use and manufacture of wood products.
Why AWC?
Design Professionals need to stay abreast of
progressive wood industry issues and changing
building design standards. The American Wood
Council (AWC) Design Professional Membership
program provides wood design and construction
information to assist engineers and architects,
develops structural and fire performance data on
a wide range of traditional and engineered wood
products, and engages in long-term research. Building Codes
AWC protects and expands the recognition of wood products in
model, state, and local building codes. AWC develops and advocates code changes, participates in committee activities, provides
information to regulatory officials, and advocates the acceptance
of industry publications and guidelines.
Engineering and Research
AWC develops state-of-the-art engineering data, technology,
and standards (such as the National Design Specification® (NDS®)
for Wood Construction) on structural wood products for use by
design professionals and building officials, to assure safe and efficient design and use of wood structural elements. AWC also reviews, coordinates, and conducts research on the structural and
fire performance of wood products, systems and assemblies in
support of the industry’s code and regulatory programs to facilitate performance-based acceptance of wood products.
Technology Transfer
AWC provides technical information, educational seminars, technical publications, and distance learning on wood design, for
engineered and traditional wood products. AWC has also developed a service to respond to technical inquiries on building
codes, standards, and other design information regarding traditional and engineered wood products. Contact the AWC Help
Desk at 202-463-2766, or by e-mail at info@awc.org.
222 Catoctin Circle SE, Suite 201
Leesburg, VA 20175
www.awc.org
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Standards & Design Tools
Since 1944, AWC standards have ensured wood product acceptance through domestic and international
adoption.
Cost
U.S. and Canada Members$100/year
International Members$150/year
Code Officials+Free
Code Official Connections is a separate program that requires verification and does not include Wood Design Focus or Wood Design &
Building subscriptions, or listing in the AWC public directory. For more
information, visit www.awc.org/codeconnections.
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Free Continuing Education
AWC – through the International Code Council (ICC)
Education Preferred Provider Program, the National
Council of Structural Engineers Associations Diamond
Review Program, and the American Institute of
Architects Continuing Education System – grants
continuing education units (CEUs), professional development hours (PDHs), or Health, Safety and Welfare
Learning Units (LUs) respectively.
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Title*
Members receive:
n Optional listing in the Design Professional Services
Directory with description of professional services.
n Member discounts on Publications (see table).
nAWC IMPACT and WoodPost newsletters.
n Wood Design Focus, a quarterly journal (PDF) of contemporary wood engineering.
n Wood Design & Building, a quarterly North American
magazine on design and construction of modern
wood buildings.
n Access to AWC’s group on LinkedIn.
* indicates required information
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Publications Discounts
Publication
List Member
Wood Design Package w/ NDS
$150
$75 Wood Frame Construction Manual
$80 $40 WoodWorks® Design Office varies
10% off
Wood Design Focus $48 Free Wood Design & Building $24 Free Potential Savings: $187+**
**Examples of savings for some popular design tools. Other publication
discounts available as well. All prices in U.S. dollars. Shipping charges extra.
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searchable DPM Directory on the AWC website. Please
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Referral Bonus
Current members who refer a colleague who
becomes a DPM can request one complimentary AWC publication — hardcopy or electronic. Make sure your colleague lists your name
in the “Referred by” field on the application
form (this offer does not apply to Code Official
Connections).
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Please send completed application and check
(made payable to the American Wood Council) to:
Member Relations, AWC, 222 Catoctin Circle, SE,
Suite 201, Leesburg, VA 20175.
Dues, contributions, or gifts to AWC are not deductible
as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes.
Payments, however, may be tax deductible.