The use of mass timber for industrial and commercial purposes has been more common in western Canada but is new to Sudbury, CBC reported.
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New Mass Timber Center at the University of Victoria to Open This Summer
The University of Victoria’s new National Center for Indigenous Law features a mass timber design, the Journal of Commerce reported.
Canadian Wood Council Releases New Environmental Product Declarations for Five Wood Products
The Canadian Wood Council unveiled five new Environmental Product Declarations for Canadian softwood lumber, OSB, plywood, trusses, and prefabricated wood I-joists, Daily Commercial News reported.
Intelligent City Starts Production on 9-Story Mass Timber Building in Toronto
Intelligent City has officially started on the production of a 9-story mass timber residential building in Toronto.
Mercer Mass Timber Helps Power Sustainable Construction for Walmart’s Landmark Office Campus
Mercer Mass Timber had a key role in the construction of Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas—the largest mass timber corporate campus in the US.
Sculptural Atrium and Stairway Crafted From Curved CLT in Switzerland
The headquarters of construction company Blumer Lehmann in Switzerland illustrates the possibilities of contemporary timber architecture, according to designbloom.
Canada and Quebec Announce Investments in Sustainable Wood Construction
Canada and Quebec announced a joint contribution of over CA$8.5 million for four projects that will promote green construction in Quebec.
Peab and Södra Announce Cooperation Agreement for Sustainable Framing Solutions
Södra and Peab AB announced an exclusive cooperation agreement that will jointly drive climate transition in the construction industry.
Construction Underway on 31-Story Mass Timber Tower in Milwaukee, WI
Construction has started on a 31-story, 378-unit mass timber mixed-use high rise in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, according to The Daily Reporter.
New National Forestry Headquarters in Czech Republic Designed With Mass Timber
CHYBIK + KRISTOF is advancing timber architecture in Central Europe with its latest project, the new headquarters for Czech National Forestry, according to a feature by designbloom.