Canada announced over CA$1.5 million in federal support for three projects focusing on the advancement of prefabricated wood construction in BC.
News in offsite construction
Modvion Unveils Wooden Wind Turbine Tower for Largest Onshore Turbines
Modvion announced its new wooden wind turbine tower, engineered for the largest onshore wind turbines. The tower has been given third party approval.
BIG Unveils Design for Mass Timber Airport in Bhutan
BIG recently unveiled its design for Bhutan’s Gelephu International Airport, utilizing mass timber, Building, Design+Construction reported.
BC’s Vienna House Showcases Mass Timber as a Solution to Affordable Multi-Family Housing
Vienna House explores and highlights mass timber as a solution to help alleviate the current shortage of affordable multi-family housing.
StructureCraft Launches Separate DowelLam Brand
StructureCraft is launching DowelLam, a dedicated division for dowel-laminated timber (DLT).
Cambium Introduces First CLT Product Made From Salvaged Wood
Cambium is launching Carbon Smart Wood for mass timber, the industry’s first CLT product made from salvaged wood.
Södra Supplying CLT for Gothenburg Grand Central in Sweden
Södra, in partnership with Hybridge, is supplying 9,100 square meters of CLT for Gothenburg Grand Central in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Quebec’s Cecobois Launches New Campaign to Promote Wood Construction
The campaign aims to promote wood as a viable, low-carbon material for construction projects in Quebec, Sustainable Biz Canada reported.
SCM to Provide Timberlab With Technologies for Its New Millersburg, OR, Plant
Timberlab is partnering with SCM, a leading Italian manufacturer of machinery and systems for the woodworking industry.
Boston University Unveils Plans for Tallest Timber Tower in Massachusetts
Boston University unveiled designs for a new academic building that would become the tallest mass timber tower in Massachusetts, Bankers & Tradesman reported.