Kenneth E. Bland, P.E., is Vice President of Codes & Regulations at the American Wood Council (AWC). AWC is committed to ensuring a resilient, safe, and sustainable built environment. To achieve these objectives, AWC contributes to the development of sound public policies, codes, and regulations which allow for the appropriate and responsible manufacture and use of wood products.
Today’s building design professionals are increasingly being called upon to specify products that both meet building safety requirements and promote long-term resiliency
