The Merchant - March 2022

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FEATURE Story By David Koenig

Redwood manufacturers renew outreach to industry’s next generation

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manufacturers Humboldt Sawmill, Scotia, Ca., and Big Creek Lumber, Davenport, Ca., are continuing to invest in the next generation of lumbermen, foresters, construction managers, architects and engineers by renewing successful partnerships and programs. Humboldt Sawmill is once again sponsoring the Design Build course at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, Ca. Instructed by Professor Dale Clifford in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, the course offers students valuable handson experience. “Often students in the class have rimary redwood

no previous construction experience. Coming to design consensus and building something at full-scale builds competence and confidence in each student. Students and faculty learn conflict resolution, empathy, and that they can accomplish more together than individually,” said Professor Clifford. Humboldt Sawmill is donating redwood dimensional lumber for the primary course project, a prototype outdoor classroom that will be exhibited on-campus and later donated to a local elementary school. Previously, Humboldt Sawmill donated redwood to the Poly Canyon and Camp Natoma student-led projects in

CONSTRUCTION management student Alex Castro-Neri (left) and future lineworker Caeden Murphy (right) were recipients of the first annual McCrary Family Scholarships.

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the Design Build course instructed by Professor Clifford, as well as for Cal Poly’s entry into the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon in 2015 led by Prof. Sandy Stannard. The “INhouse” featured a redwood shade screen that was both beautiful and functional in helping keep the structure cool. Incorporating real-world materials, such as redwood, in design-build applications is important for students in architecture, engineering and construction management. “Our college considers hands-on construction a valuable part of the learning process that engenders team-building skills and helps prepare students to creatively contribute to the built environment,” Professor Clifford said. Big Creek Lumber has announced its second annual McCrary Family Scholarship. The scholarship, started in 2021 to celebrate the company’s 75th year in business, awards financial assistance to high school seniors pursuing a career in the skilled trades or forestry. New this year is the option for past recipients of the scholarship to apply for a one-time renewal for continued financial support while pursuing their education. Last year, the scholarship provided $2,000 in financial assistance to two impressive graduating high school seniors. Alex Castro-Neri, of Felton, is studying construction management at Hartnell Community College, where he will also be running for the Hartnell track team. He hopes to one day earn his degree in electrical engineering. Caeden Murphy, of Paso Robles, recently graduated from the Electrical Lineworker Program at Northwest Building-Products.com


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