Timber has always been a pivotal part of construction, but growing concerns on sustainability and biophilic design use of wood in construction is likely to increase.
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California Adopts Early 2021 International Building Codes Changes for Tall Wood Buildings
Agreeing that early adoption of mass timber will have many benefits for the state, the California Building Standards Commission has unanimously passed changes to the tall wood code.
F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Company Announces Formation of Stoltze Timber Systems Inc.
The oldest family owned lumber company in Montana, F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Company has announced that they are joining forces with a group of key partners to form Stoltze Timber Systems, Inc. to build North America’s first mass timber production facility aimed at using small-diameter trees to build large format, cross-laminated timber panels.
Finland’s Forest Industry Want to Help Maine’s Forest Industry Thrive
What do the State of Maine and the country of Finland have in common? At first you might think not much. However, there are more similarities than you may imagine.
Can Mass Timber Constructed Buildings Survive an Earthquake – Even “The Big One”?
The use of timbers in the building industry has been growing over the past decade.
American Wood Council and International Code Council Jointly Release Publication – Mass Timber Building and the IBC
A new publication entitled Mass Timber Building and the IBC has been jointly released by the American Wood Council (AWC) and International Code Council (ICC).
Katerra Becomes North America’s Only End-to-End supplier of Mass Timber
Katerra, has become North America’s only end-to-end supplier of mass timber.
Architect Suggests Replacement of Iconic Seattle Bridge Should be a Hybrid Design
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is just under 3-months away from deciding what to do with one of Seattle’s most iconic bridges.
Mass Timber Construction A Perfect Fit with Corporate Sustainability and Human Resource Goals
Architects throughout Canada are calling for wood to once again become the building material of choice.
American Wood Council Praises Department of Defense Potential Use of Mass Timber Construction
Amendment 358 to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021, is being lauded by the American Wood Council (AWC).