AN INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF WOOD-BASED PANEL AND ENGINEERED WOOD MANUFACTURERS. PROVIDING STANDARDIZED, INDEPENDENTLY EVALUATED AND LABELED PRODUCT IN THE MARKETPLACE. AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STRUCTURAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR WOOD USAGE IN NATIONAL BUILDING CODES AND REGULATED MARKETS. PROVIDE EDUCATION TO BUILDERS, ENGINEERS, AND ARCHITECTS ON THE PROPER SPECIFICATION OF WOOD IN STRUCTURAL DESIGN.