WoodWorks

What WoodWorks does

WoodWorks (legally the Wood Products Council, an Oregon non-profit corporation headquartered at 1101 K Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC) provides free education and technical support for the design, engineering and construction of commercial and multi-family wood buildings in the United States, with an additional regional presence through WoodWorks BC in Canada. The organization delivers free one-on-one project assistance to architects, engineers, contractors, developers and building officials from schematic design through construction completion, supplemented by a digital platform that hosts CAD/Revit details, online calculators, the Mass Timber Technical Reference Guide, codes and standards resources, a fire and acoustic performance database, a life cycle assessment index, and a resource library of expert tips, solution papers, research, case studies and videos. Adjacent offerings include the WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN), a user-generated project database connecting design teams with manufacturers and suppliers such as Boise Cascade, Georgia-Pacific, LP Building Solutions, Weyerhaeuser, Simpson Strong-Tie and StructureCraft; the Wood in Architecture Awards annual recognition program; the Mass Timber+ offsite construction conference; The Wood Institute continuing education platform; and the Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice co-hosted with MassTimber@MSU and the American Wood Council.

The organization's technical focus spans mass timber systems including Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Glulam, Dowel-Laminated Timber (DLT), Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) and hybrid wood-steel-concrete construction, addressing code compliance, fire and acoustic design, sustainability, and cost effectiveness. WoodWorks is funded primarily by the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and the USDA Forest Service, enabling all services to be provided at no cost to the building industry; the organization has 251-500 employees and operates as a non-profit without disclosed revenue or audit data. Its reach is national (USA) with active operations in British Columbia (WoodWorks BC), and its strategic positioning is reinforced by partnerships with federal agencies, major engineered wood manufacturers and university research programs.

Name

WoodWorks

Legal name

Wood Products Council

Website

https://woodworks.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

WoodWorks is a US non-profit organization that provides free technical assistance, education, and design resources for commercial and multi-family wood building projects, serving architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and building officials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Construction Education and Technical Support

NAICS

Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Wood Product Manufacturing (321), Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992)

SIC

Forestry (800), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Treated Wood & Preserved Timber Products (IMADADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI)

Keywords

• Wood building design
• Mass timber construction
• Commercial construction education
• Building code compliance
• Construction technical support

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Non-profit Funding Model: WoodWorks operates as a non-profit organization funded primarily by the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and USDA Forest Service. All services including project assistance, education, and resources are provided free of charge to the building industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WoodWorks is a U.S. non-profit organization that provides free one-on-one technical project assistance, continuing education, design tools (including CAD/Revit details, online calculators, and the Mass Timber Technical Reference Guide), and on-demand resources to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and building officials working on commercial and multi-family wood building projects. Its offerings cover mass timber/CLT, light-frame, hybrid, and off-site/panelized construction systems, supported by digital databases for fire/acoustic performance and life cycle assessment.

Product overview

WoodWorks (Wood Products Council) is a non-profit organization serving as a comprehensive resource for commercial and multi-family wood building design, engineering, and construction. The organization operates a unified platform combining free project assistance, technical tools (CAD/Revit details, calculators, technical reference guides), a digital resource library (case studies, solution papers, research), and professional education (The Wood Institute for continuing education). Additional offerings include the WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN) project database, the annual Wood in Architecture Awards program, and the Mass Timber+ Conference. The service is organized around building systems (mass timber, light-frame, hybrid, off-site) and building types (multi-family, education, institutional, commercial, industrial), providing targeted guidance for different sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Project Support Free one-on-one technical assistance provided to architects, engineers, contractors, and developers for commercial and multi-family wood building projects, from schematic design through construction completion.
• Tools & Guides Free downloadable CAD & Revit details, online calculators, the Mass Timber Technical Reference Guide, codes & standards resources, guides & manuals, and software for wood design professionals.
• Resource Library Digital library containing Expert Tips, Building Trends, Solution Papers, Research publications, Case Studies, and Videos covering wood building design and construction topics.
• WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN) User-generated online database of wood projects enabling exploration of completed and in-progress wood buildings and connection with their project teams, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• The Wood Institute Continuing education platform offering on-demand courses on wood building topics for architects, engineers, general contractors, and code officials.
• Mass Timber+ Conference Annual offsite construction conference bringing together industry professionals to discuss mass timber design, engineering, and construction.
• Life Cycle Assessment Index Resource library indexing life cycle assessment tools and environmental impact data specifically for wood building materials.
• Mass Timber Fire & Acoustic Database Database providing fire resistance and acoustic performance data for mass timber building assemblies to support code compliance and design decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• WoodWorks BC engaged on projects representing $95.5 million in construction value over six months, influencing $114.7 million in projects under construction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and major.

• Georgia Forestry FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Collaborated on Georgia Mass Timber Accelerator program, awarding $75,000 in funding to mass timber projects in Georgia with support from USDA Forest Service and Softwood Lumber Board.
• Accelerator Cities Program PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Federal and industry-supported initiative promoting sustainable wood building systems in US cities, providing financial, technical, and educational support to participating cities to boost rural economies.
• American Wood CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts the Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice quarterly virtual forum and collaborates on building code advocacy and technical standards development for mass timber construction.
• MassTimber@MSUmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichigan State University research initiative co-hosting the Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice with WoodWorks and American Wood Council, focusing on lignin-based adhesives and commercialization pathways.
• Boise CascademinorOthersPartner through WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN), providing engineered wood products expertise and visibility to the wood building community.
• Georgia-PacificminorOthersPartner through WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN), supplying building products and supporting wood construction industry initiatives.
• LP Building SolutionsminorOthersPartner through WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN), providing oriented strand board and engineered wood product solutions.
• WeyerhaeuserminorOthersPartner through WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN), contributing forest products expertise and sustainable wood sourcing.
• Simpson Strong-TieminorOthersPartner through WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN), providing structural connection solutions for mass timber construction.
• StructureCraftminorOthersPartner through WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN), specializing in mass timber fabrication and installation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Wood Council: National trade association representing the wood products industry, co-hosting the Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice with WoodWorks. Directly comparable as a wood-industry advocacy and code-standards body serving overlapping audiences of engineers, code officials, and manufacturers.
• Think Wood: Industry-funded initiative promoting wood design and construction in commercial, institutional, and multi-family buildings. Directly comparable as a free educational and advocacy resource targeting the same architects, engineers, and developers WoodWorks serves.

Regional players

• Canadian Wood Council: National federation representing Canadian wood product manufacturers, providing technical resources and education for wood design. Closely mirrors WoodWorks' mandate but operates in Canada, making it a regional peer given WoodWorks BC's overlap.
• Naturally Wood: Canadian wood-design promotion initiative providing case studies, technical guides, and continuing education for wood building professionals. Comparable in mission and content offering, primarily serving the Canadian market alongside WoodWorks BC.

Others

• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC): Global non-profit setting standards for responsible forest management and chain-of-custody certification. Comparable as a sustainability-focused industry body whose mission (promoting certified wood sourcing) directly intersects with WoodWorks' sustainability narrative for mass timber buildings.
• Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI): North American non-profit sustainability certification program for forest products. Comparable as a forestry-focused non-profit that influences the supply chain underpinning mass timber construction, with adjacent stakeholder relationships.
• FPInnovations: Canadian forest products research institute specializing in wood building systems, including mass timber R&D. Comparable as a research and technical-knowledge body advancing wood construction innovation relevant to WoodWorks' audience.
• Softwood Lumber Board: Industry checkoff organization funding WoodWorks and promoting softwood lumber use. Functionally the upstream funder and ecosystem steward of WoodWorks; comparable in industry-promotion mandate rather than direct competition.
• USDA Forest Service: Federal agency supporting WoodWorks financially and advancing sustainable forestry. Comparable as the government partner shaping the policy and funding environment for mass timber adoption.

Broad incumbents

• AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction): National trade association for the structural steel industry, providing technical resources and education targeting architects, engineers, and code officials — the same audience WoodWorks serves but for a competing material. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for mindshare in commercial building material selection.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/woodworksus
• Facebookfacebook.com/WoodWorks.WPC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodworks

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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