Construction is underway in downtown Milwaukee Wisconsin on the Ascent Building. A 25-story, 284-foot residential complex, constructed from mass timbers. When complete the building will be the tallest wood tower in the world, 4 feet higher than the mixed-used structure built in Brumundal Norway last year.
News in engineered wood products mass timber
Canadian Government Investing $4 million on Mass Timber Buildings at Chalk River Laboratories
The Canadian government is investing nearly $4 million (CAD) in the construction of a mass timber buildings at the Atomic Energy of Canada’s Chalk River Laboratories in Ontario.
Eastern Washington University’s Catalyst Building in Downtown Spokane Washington the Newest Mass Timber Building in the U.S.
The city of Spokane Washington was founded in 1873, surrounded by some North America’s most productive forests. However, until recently Spokane has never really focused on timber products in construction.
Adera Development Doubles Down on Building Mass Timber Homes in Vancouver
Adera Development has announced it is doubling its commitment to build mass timber homes in the Metro Vancouver market. Adera is a Vancouver-based residential and commercial developer, that is among the most active developers of mass timber homes in North America.
Element5’s New CLT Plant in St. Thomas Ontario Canada Nearing Completion
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, is about to become home of Element5 Company’s new $50 million cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturing plant.
New Zealand Offers Financial Support to Regional Four Bay of Plenty Timber Businesses
New Zealand’s Regional Economic Development Minster Shane Jones has announced that the Four Bay of Plenty timber businesses will be receiving investments totaling nearly $ 22 million through the Provincial Growth Fund.
Stora Enso to Invest 79 million €, in New Cross Laminated Timber Production Line at Zdirec Sawmill.
Stora Enso has announced that they are making a 79 million € investment in a new production line for cross laminated timber (CLT) at their Zdirec sawmill in the Czech Republic.
F.H. Stoltze Announces Formation of Stoltze Timber Systems Inc., with Builder Pat Clark and Other Investors
The oldest family owned lumber company in Montana, F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Company has announced that they are joining forces with builder Pat Clark and other investors to form Stoltze Timber Systems, Inc.
Kalesnikoff Mass Timber Selected Use at Three Canadian Educational Institutional Projects
Kalesnikoff, North America’s most advanced, vertically integrated, multi-species mass timber manufacture, located in Castlegar British Columbia, Canada, has announced three new mass timber projects at Canadian educational institutions.
Watch for Timber Construction to Trend in the Upcoming Years
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.