Supporting BC Businesses that Manufacture Wood Products with Dave Farley of BC Wood

<p>The trade association is made up of approximately 300 wood product manufacturers. From start to finish, BC Wood deals with manufacturing CLT (cross-laminated timber) and mass timber products all the way to high-end finish products.</p><p>With 18 years of experience under his belt, Dave has seen a number of changes in the forest industry, from the perspective of both manufacturers and consumers.</p><p>For one, the “wood pile” is getting smaller for a number of reasons, including considerations around sustainability, logging, and the management of old growth (trees that are at least 200 years old).</p><p>Trends come and go, but as long as a manufacturer focuses on doubling down on the key strengths of wood (such as its ability to be manipulated in a wide variety of forms) while seeking to find innovative ways to buffer its weaknesses (such as its level of softness), that manufacturer will go far.</p><p>Finally, Dave speaks on the future of the wood industry. He says that there is a universal push to look beyond profit and implement initiatives such as finding solutions for sustainability and partnering with the First Nations.</p><p><strong>Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>[03:01] About BC Wood</li><li>[08:11] Soft woods versus hard woods</li><li>[10:35] Why the wood pile keeps getting smaller and smaller</li><li>[21:12] Dealing with ultra-high-end residential clients with termite problems</li><li>[28:26] Changes in trends around wood applications among clients over 18 years</li><li>[34:23] Competitive pressures faced by BC Wood today</li><li>[36:16] Dave’s wanderlust</li><li>[38:22] BC Wood’s overseas locations</li><li>[42:20] What Dave has learned from his travels</li><li>[48:59] The future of the wood industry</li><li>[52:04] The future of the trades</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Dave Farley:</strong></p><ul><li>Website - <a href="https://bcwood.com/">https://bcwood.com/</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Build Magazine:</strong></p><ul><li>Website - <a href="https://www.buildmag