Canadian Wood Council

Name

Canadian Wood Council

Legal name

Canadian Wood Council

Website

https://cwc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Construction Trade Association

NAICS

Sawmills and Wood Preservation (3211), Sawmills (321113), Wood Product Manufacturing (321), Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Forestry (800), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Sawmilling & Lumber Production (IMADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Treated Wood & Preserved Timber Products (IMADADAE), Wood Decking, Fencing & Outdoor Lumber Products (IMADADAF), Hardwood Lumber Distribution & Trading (IMAMAIAB), Wood Grading, Testing & Certification Services (IMAMABAK)

Keywords

• Wood construction standards
• Structural engineering software
• Mass timber design
• Forest products association
• Building codes consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Publications and Books Sales: Sale of technical books, manuals, guides, and wood design publications through the CWC Webstore
2. Software Licensing: Annual subscription licensing of WoodWorks software for structural engineering design ($210 CAD/year)
3. Government Funding: Federal and provincial government funding programs for forest sector innovation, wood construction advancement, and education initiatives
4. Membership Services: Support for members by accelerating market demand for wood products and providing technical support through WoodWorks program delivery

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Canadian Wood Council is a national federation of associations that accelerates market demand for wood products in Canada. It delivers the WoodWorks program providing project-based technical assistance, education, and training to architects, engineers, developers, and builders; develops and sells the WoodWorks Software suite for structural wood design; publishes technical manuals, the Wood Design & Building Magazine, and Environmental Product Declarations; holds the Secretariat for the CSA O86 wood design standard; and advocates for wood use through national and provincial building code engagement.

Product overview

The Canadian Wood Council offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services centered on wood construction in Canada. The core offering includes WoodWorks Software (which includes CDN WoodWorks Sizer, CodeCHEK, FRR & STC Tool, and the Exposed Mass Timber Calculator), a redesigned eLearning Centre, the Wood Innovation Network, Wood Design & Building Magazine, and the Wood Design & Building Awards program. Technical publications are available through the Webstore. Free technical support is provided to construction professionals. The WoodWorks Program serves as the national technical resource arm, delivering project-based assistance and education on wood construction across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WoodWorks: Technical resource and market development program providing project-based technical assistance to architects, engineers, developers, and builders on wood design and construction, along with education and training through specialized programs, conferences, webinars, and resources.
• WoodWorks Software
• WoodWorks BC
• WoodWorks Ontario
• WoodWorks Alberta
• WoodWorks Atlantic
• eLearning Centre

Products and services

• WoodWorks Software Suite of certified design tools and calculators including CDN WoodWorks Sizer, CodeCHEK (fire design), FRR & STC Tool, and the Exposed Mass Timber Calculator, enabling structural engineers to design light-frame or heavy timber construction per Canadian codes (CSA O86-24, NBC 2020). Sold to engineers, design firms, and educators.
• CWC eLearning Centre Online learning platform offering courses, workshops, and training on wood construction, standards, and best practices, including advanced wood construction and engineered wood systems. Targeted at construction professionals, engineers, architects, and students.
• Wood Innovation Network Professional network and platform connecting industry professionals to explore cutting-edge ideas driving innovation in wood construction and sustainability. Targeted at wood construction and design professionals.
• Wood Design & Building Magazine Award-winning industry publication delivered six times per year featuring real-world wood construction projects, technical innovations, and emerging best practices. Targeted at architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers.
• Wood Design & Building Awards Annual awards program (42nd year in 2026) celebrating architectural excellence in wood design and construction, open to architects, designers, and project teams across North America and internationally.
• Technical Publications (Webstore) Digital and print technical books and manuals including Wood Design Manual 2020, Canadian Span Book 2020, Engineering Guide for Wood Frame Construction, Manuel de calcul des charpentes en bois 2021, Timber Bridge Inspection Guide, and Introduction to Wood Building Technology. Sold to engineers, architects, students, and libraries.
• Technical Support Free help desk service provided by CWC's expert team offering tailored assistance with codes, design tools, and wood construction questions. Targeted at architects, engineers, developers, and builders.
• WoodWorks Program National technical resource program delivering project-based technical assistance, education, training, and market development support to architects, engineers, developers, and builders on wood design and construction, delivered through regional teams in British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, and Atlantic Canada.
• Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Canadian Wood Products Regionalized, industry-wide B2B Type III Environmental Product Declarations compliant with ISO 21930, ISO 14025, ISO 14040, ISO 14044, and ASTM General Program Instructions, covering softwood lumber, oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, trusses, and prefabricated wood I-joists. Targeted at wood product manufacturers and construction specifiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Received $8.5 million since 2023 to expand wood-based products use, broaden education, and advance National Building Code
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Ontario Advanced Wood Construction Working GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025CWC joins Ontario government's Working Group guiding implementation of the Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan. Collaboration identifies practical ways to expand use of Ontario-made wood products, accelerate mass timber adoption, support code modernization and training.
• Rothoblaas CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025New national partner of WoodWorks program. Collaboration aligns two organizations committed to advancing wood construction through education, technical support, and strategic market development. Leverages Rothoblaas's international leadership in structural connection technologies, envelope systems, and on-site safety solutions alongside WoodWorks' national expertise.
• Nordic StructurescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025New national partner of WoodWorks program. Longstanding Gold Level Sponsor of Cecobois (sister organization in Quebec) now extending partnership nationally. Nordic Structures brings exceptional technical expertise and commitment to responsible forest stewardship, collaborating on engineered wood products as structural solutions.
• BarrierTEKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025New national partner of WoodWorks program. Partnership supports safe, innovative, low-carbon construction through education, technical excellence, and strategic market development. Combines traditional wood systems with value-added fire-retardant treatments to expand wood application in diverse building types.
• Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025Strategic partnership to accelerate adoption of steel-timber hybrid structural solutions. Established joint Technical Steering Committee to develop technical guidance, best practices, and publications enabling practical, code-compliant hybrid systems combining steel strength with wood's renewable, low-carbon benefits.
• CecoboiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre d'expertise sur la construction commerciale en bois - CWC's sister organization in Quebec representing commercial wood construction expertise. Nordic Structures is a longstanding Gold Level Sponsor. Regional program aligned with national WoodWorks network.
• WoodWorks AlbertacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional program of the Alberta Forest Products Association, part of national industry-led project of CWC. Supports innovation and provides leadership on wood use in Alberta with dedicated team including Rory Koska and Jerry Calara.
• WoodWorks AtlanticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional program of the Maritime Lumber Bureau, part of national industry-led project of CWC. Supports innovation and provides leadership on wood use in Atlantic Canada with Director David Porter and Vinny Correa.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wood Products Council (WoodWorks US): Operates the US WoodWorks program — the most direct international counterpart to CWC, providing free technical support, education, and design resources to architects, engineers, and developers using wood in commercial and multi-family construction. Structurally analogous: a wood-industry-funded program offering similar software, education, and code-support services to a North American audience.
• Cecobois: Centre d'expertise sur la construction commerciale en bois — CWC's Quebec-based counterpart delivering wood-construction technical support, training, and publications to the same target personas (architects, engineers, developers). Comparable mandate, complementary regional coverage.
• Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC): National trade association representing Canada's forest products sector, co-located with CWC in Ottawa. Operates as a peer advocacy body on federal policy, sustainability, and market access for the same upstream and downstream manufacturers CWC represents.
• Think Wood: US-focused mass timber and wood construction education and outreach initiative, supported by member manufacturers. Directly comparable to CWC's WoodWorks program in function — generating design resources, case studies, and continuing-education content for architects and engineers — but operating in the US market.

Broad incumbents

• American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA): The US national trade association for the forest, paper, wood, and pulp products industry. A broader incumbent than CWC, AF&PA advocates on federal policy, sustainability, and trade for the full forest products value chain — paralleling CWC's industry-wide advocacy but at greater scale and wider scope.
• CEI-Bois: European Confederation of Woodworking Industries, representing the European sawmilling, wood-based panels, and woodworking sector at the EU level. Analogous to CWC as a pan-national advocacy and standards body for the wood industry, but operating across multiple EU member states with a broader industrial remit.

Emerging players

• FPInnovations: Canada's national forest products research institute, performing R&D on wood building systems, engineered wood, and bioeconomy. Overlaps with CWC's technical and educational mandate at the upstream research layer and is a frequent collaborator on codes and standards work.

Regional players

• Timber Trade Federation (UK): The UK trade association for timber importers, distributors, and merchants. Provides technical guidance, training, and advocacy to a related but distinct audience (supply-chain rather than design professionals), making it a comparable but geographically and functionally regional peer to CWC.
• Softwood Lumber Board: US checkoff-funded research and promotion body for softwood lumber, funded by domestic manufacturers and importers. Operates a US-focused program to grow lumber demand — directly comparable to CWC's market development mandate but for the US lumber value chain.
• Binational Softwood Lumber Council: Joint US-Canada softwood lumber industry council promoting lumber use in construction across North America. An adjacent peer that overlaps with CWC's market-development mission at the binational North American level rather than within Canada alone.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CdnWoodFacts
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CanadianWoodCouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadian-wood-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/cdnwoodcouncil

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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