Eli5: How do construction sites work around rain when wooden studs are exposed?

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There’s an apartment complex being built by me and they have most, if not all the framing done. At my job, there’s a huge emphasis on keeping white wood lumber from getting wet because it will ruin the wood. But whenever I drive by this construction site, I see so many studs just exposed. It’s rained a decent amount since they began the project, so I’m wondering if any of the studs are damaged or will become in the future. How will they last the building lifespan after being soaked?

It is currently pouring as I type this and I can’t help but think what damage is currently being done. Someone put my mind at ease lol.

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They don’t. It really isn’t much of a problem if the wood gets wet. It would be a problem it remains wet for an extended period of time.

After the roof is on they may use a bunch of fans to dry out the interior.

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