Clemson University’s new 82,436-square-foot forestry building showcases sustainable wood construction using glulam beams and CLT.
News in offsite construction
LP to Curtail OSB Production in Jasper, TX, Starting in October
LP Building Solutions will indefinitely curtail OSB production at its Jasper, Texas, facility beginning in October, citing soft demand.
University of Michigan Opens World’s Tallest Mass Timber Research Building
The University of Michigan has opened a 142,000-square-foot, six-story facility described as the world’s tallest mass timber research building.
Vancouver’s Hive Mass Timber Project Features Advanced Seismic Design
The Hive in Vancouver, BC, features nine levels of mass timber construction and a honeycomb bracing system designed for advanced seismic performance.
Auburn Engineers Work With US Air Force on Deployable Mass Timber Housing
Auburn engineers are working with the US Air Force on mass timber military housing designed for faster assembly and improved cold-weather performance.
Bellevue, WA, Tower Set to Become Tallest Mass Timber Office Building in US
The 12-story Bevel Tower planned for Bellevue, Washington, is expected to become the tallest mass timber office building in the US, dezeen reported.
Bristol Myers Squibb Plans $2.3 Billion Modular Manufacturing Campus in Houston
Bristol Myers Squibb announced plans for aa $2.3 billion, 600,000-square-foot modular manufacturing campus in Houston.
New North Platte Regional Airport Terminal Features Mass Timber Construction
North Platte Regional Airport’s new $29.6 million terminal features a mass timber structure and CLT roofing, Airport World reported.
Meta Turns to Mass Timber for Lower-Carbon Data Center Construction
Meta is incorporating mass timber into data center buildings as it seeks lower-carbon alternatives to steel and concrete and targets net zero by 2030.
Red Stag Opens Southern Hemisphere’s First Offsite Production Line Using CLT
Red Stag has opened the Southern Hemisphere’s first offsite production line to use CLT, with capacity to build up to 800 modules annually, Wood Central reported.