Auburn University’s Kreher Preserve opened a new 5,000-square-foot mass-timber education center, Architectural Record reported.
News in offsite construction
UK’s Willmott Dixon Completes Industry-First Fire-Safety Tests for CLT Construction
Willmott Dixon completed certified fire-safety testing for CLT cavity barriers, a UK industry first that could streamline timber-build design and compliance.
FABRIC and WRNS Studio Begin Design Work on California Mass Timber Plant
FABRIC Mass Timber and WRNS Studio have started design work on California’s first regenerative mass timber plant in Redding.
Stora Enso’s Bad St. Leonhard, Austria, Mill Produces Over One Million Cubic Meters of CLT
Stora Enso’s Bad St. Leonhard mill has surpassed one million cubic meters of total cross-laminated timber production.
Harvard Opens David Rubenstein Treehouse, Its First Mass Timber Building
Harvard University has opened the David Rubenstein Treehouse, its first mass timber building and University-wide conference center.
UK’s Velindre Cancer Center Takes Shape With Timber Frame Completion
The UK’s Velindre Cancer Center reached a key milestone with the installation of its timber frame, a sustainable design centerpiece for the new hospital.
Milan Olympic Village Built With Mass Timber, Completed Ahead of Schedule
The six-building mass-timber complex will later become Italy’s largest affordable student housing site, dezeen reported.
Michigan Launches Mass Timber Catalyst Program to Spur Construction Innovation
Michigan launched a new Mass Timber Catalyst Program offering $25,000–75,000 awards and technical support to promote sustainable timber construction.
Mercer Mass Timber to Expand Spokane Valley, WA, Facility
Washington state awarded $250,000 to Mercer Mass Timber to support its Spokane Valley expansion, complementing $30 million in private investment, The Journal of Business reported.
Oregon’s Tallest Mass Timber Tower Opens in Downtown Portland
Portland’s new Julia West House, Oregon’s tallest mass timber tower at 144 feet, provides 90 affordable apartments, Global Construction Review reported.