Western began loading lumber into a new continuous dry kiln at its Chemainus, BC, facility, with a second scheduled to be installed later this year.
News in offsite construction
Canada Announces Forest Sector Investments in Alberta and Manitoba
Canada announced more than CA$4.4 million for 10 forestry projects in Alberta and Manitoba to boost manufacturing, exports, and Indigenous participation in the sector.
Mass Timber Building Tops Out at Western State Hospital in Lakewood, WA
Crews placed the final beam on a 57,000-square-foot mass timber administration building at Western State Hospital in Lakewood, WA.
Kalesnikoff Receives CA$5.5 Million as Part of Canada Tariff Response Initiative in BC
Canada is investing more than CA$13 million in 10 Regional Tariff Response Initiative projects in BC, including $5.5 million for Kalesnikoff.
Construction Underway on Mass Timber Bridge Across Ontario’s Berens River
A mass timber bridge across Ontario’s Berens River is under construction and expected to deliver year-round access to Pikangikum First Nation by 2028.
Western Forest Products to Expand Fruit Valley Operation, Sell Columbia Vista Sawmill
Western plans to expand its Fruit Valley manufacturing site, while moving to sell its fire-damaged Columbia Vista sawmill, The Columbian reported.
Metsä Wood Kerto LVL Used in Large-Scale Modular Housing Project in the Netherlands
Metsä Wood said its Kerto LVL was used for the load-bearing structure of a large-scale modular construction project in the Netherlands.
Texas’ Largest Mass Timber Office Building Opens in Frisco
Frisco is now home to Texas’ largest mass timber office building, a 242,000-square-foot space leased by Toyota Financial Services, Local Profile reported.
Amazon Breaks Ground on Hybrid Mass Timber Delivery Station in the UK
Amazon has started construction on a $54 million net zero delivery station in northeast England, set to open in fall 2026, CSA reported.
Timberlab Positions Philomath, OR, Sawmill for Mass Timber Production
Timberlab is advancing plans for its Philomath, Oregon, facility to support mass timber production after acquiring the former Interfor sawmill site.