A special note from our partners at SFPA…
Two webinars next week will educate broad audiences of building professionals about the new design values for visually graded Southern Pine dimension lumber that became effective June 1.
For each one-hour session, Cathy Kaake, SFPA’s senior director of engineered and framing markets will present “New Southern Pine Design Values: What, When & Why”. Cathy will summarize background information explaining the process leading up to the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau’s issuance of the new design values in Supplement No.9 to the 2002 SPIB Standard Grading Rules for Southern Pine Lumber. An assessment of the potential impact of the new design values will be discussed, as well as available options for maintaining load-carrying capacity. She will also reference resources available to help with implementation of the new design values and to prepare for future design value changes.
On Thursday, June 14, WoodWorks is hosting this webinar, to begin at 10AM Central Time, 11AM Eastern. Registration is free and, to date, more than 540 have registered. Eligible attendees will qualify for 1 AIA/CES CEH (HSW) or PDH credit. Click here for more information and to register.
The day before, Wednesday, June 13, the Ohio Construction Suppliers Association (OCSA) is hosting a webinar (8AM Central Time, 9AM Eastern) featuring Cathy’s presentation, as part of its educational series “Coffee with the Expert”. Registration for non-OCSA members is $25; click here for more information and to register.
“Webinars are the next step SFPA is taking to communicate the information building professionals need to understand the process and the impacts new design values have in the marketplace,” Cathy says. “This pair of webinars aims to educate registered design professionals and building material suppliers, presenting the latest facts,” she adds.
SFPA’s online resources at www.southernpine.com provide complete information about new Southern Pine design values. Those interested in hosting a future webinar may contact Cathy at 504/443-4464, ext. 213, or by e-mail to ckaake@sfpa.org.