Eastern white pine is a highly versatile, sustainable softwood lumber that, while a growing trend, is one many contractors, builders, engineers, and others aren’t really familiar with. In 2016 the “Eastern White Pine: Sustainable Versatility” online course was launched by AEC Daily in conjunction with the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA). Since that time more than 500 professionals have downloaded the online course, which is a totally free one-hour class (course code AEC904).
In the building products industry, continuing education is encouraged and often required in certain professions to retain a professional license or designation. For builders, architects, contractors and retailers who deal in building products, professional development is critical.
NELMA president Jeff Easterling said in reports, wood isn’t an area where those in the building products industry believe there’s more to learn, because it’s a material that has been popular for building for more than four centuries – since Jamestown. He went on to say that the opposite is actually true because there’s always something to learn about the uses of wood, the ways in which certain types of wood can be used (such as Eastern white pine), even what species of wood go in and out in terms of popularity and style/taste changes.
The online course tells the story of Eastern white pine’s rich New England history to its use in home design today. Eastern white pine is a strong wood species that is light and a sustainable, renewable building material used for generations; those who take the course will learn about the wood’s many applications, along with wood product, grading rules, how the Eastern white pine stands out in softwood as the New England forests have made an extraordinary comeback over the last nearly 200 years through sustainable management, and more.
The “Eastern White Pine: Sustainable Versatility” course is certified by the USGBC (US Green Building Coalition), AIA (American Institute of Architects), and nearly 20 other professional organizations. For engineers, builders, contractors, retailers of building products and interior designers, keep in mind this one-hour online course is free! A smart investment of your time.
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