American Wood Council Design and Construction Manuals

The American Wood Council's Technical Publications Collection comprises an extensive library of authoritative resources for the design, construction, and regulation of wood buildings. Key publications include the National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction, Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction, and Understanding the Mass Timber Proposals guide for building officials. These documents serve as the foundation for wood design provisions in U.S. building codes and are essential references for professionals working with mass timber.