On February 8th, Schilliger Holz produced the first CLT panel at its newly upgraded Schilliger plant in Vogelsheim, France.
News in offsite construction
Mercer Mass Timber Launches New Construction Services Division
Mercer Mass Timber announced the launch of its mass timber erection division: Mercer Mass Timber Construction Services.
Timberlink Opens NeXTimber Manufacturing Facility in Tarpeena, South Australia
Timberlink has opened its NeXTimber® by Timberlink® manufacturing facility and upgraded its green mill in Tarpeena, South Australia.
Western Forest Products Completes Kiln Upgrade at Its Saltair Sawmill in BC; Announces Additional $35 Million Investment in BC
Western Forest Products has completed the installation of a continuous dry kiln at its Saltair Sawmill in BC and has plans for two additional kilns at other facilities in BC.
Washington State University Receives Grant for Research on Making Thermally Modified CLT More Resilient and Durable
Washington State University researchers received a grant to make more resilient and durable housing materials from thermally modified CLT and recycled carbon fiber, the WSU Insider reported.
Colorado Providing Loans to Eight Modular Home Manufacturers to Boost Innovative Housing
Colorado announced funding to support the growth of eight modular housing manufacturers, projected to create 4,755 housing units per year.
Södra and SSEA Group Working Together on New Pilot Project in Sustainable Construction
Södra and SSEA announced that they will build 12 apartments in Malmö, Sweden, in a new pilot project in sustainable construction.
WholeTrees Structures to Open New Facility in Ashland, Maine
WholeTrees Structures has signed a lease agreement for the vacant Moosewood Millwork building in Ashland, Maine, the Bangor Daily News reported.
“TallWood Project” Testing Confirms Mass Timber’s Impressive Seismic Resilience
After more than 100 simulated earthquakes, the 10-story “Tallwood Project” building has demonstrated the impressive seismic resilience of mass timber buildings, temblor reported.
Fast + Epp Completes Six-Month Point-Supported CLT Testing Program
Fast + Epp has completed a six-month point-supported CLT testing program, according to Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine.