B.C. Premier John Horgan recently announced that the province will focus on mass timber construction in order to bolster the forest products industry.
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Ravi Kahlon to Lead British Columbia’s Expansion of Mass Timber Usage
John Hogan, in a call with representatives of COFI announced the appointment of Ravi Kahlon, to lead the expansion and use of mass timber in B.C. buildings.
Georgia Legislature Takes Steps to Allow Mid-Rise Buildings Constructed of Mass Timbers
The Georgia Assembly on Tuesday (6/16) cleared the way for builders and developers to construct mid-rise buildings built mostly of wood.
Cross-Laminated Timbers to Help Reduce Eastern Washington State’s Forest-Fire Season
Hillary Frantz is the head of the Washington State Commission of Public Lands and she is working diligently to find ways to shorten the state’s forest-fire season, with a special focus on Eastern Washington.
The University of Idaho’s Moscow Campus Central Credit Union Arena Features an All Idaho Engineered Wood Collaboration
The Central Credit Union Arena on the University of Idaho’s Moscow campus is set to become a unique showcase of the Idaho’s wood industry.
Study of Cross-Laminated Timbers for Highway Bridge Usage Underway
The use of cross-laminated timbers in exterior and partition walls, floors and roofs continues to gain popularity around the world. Could it be used for highway bridges too?
Katerra’s CLT Factory in Spokane Valley Attains Chain of Custody Certification from Three Major Programs
Katerra’s cross-laminated timber (CLT) factory in Spokane Valley, Washington has received Chain of Custody (CoC) certification under three major certification programs.
Mass Timber Construction up to 12 Stories Tall Approved By Vancouver B.C. City Council
The City of Vancouver, B.C., Council has just approved a by-law amendment which will allow, starting July 1st, 2020, mass timber construction up 12-stories for residential and commercial use.
USDA Forest Service Awards two $ 250,000 Grants for Wood Innovation Projects in Mississippi
The USDA forest service has announced that it is awarding two $250,000 grants for use in the development of wood innovation projects.
Arkansas Takes the Lead in Architectural Innovation and Design
The state of Arkansas is taking its place at the forefront of architectural innovation and design. Ahead of such traditional […]