Mass timber projects have grown more than fivefold since 2017, and ironworkers are expanding training to meet rising demand for skilled labor in the sector, WoodWorks and Construction Dive reported.
News in offsite construction
Ontario, Toronto, and Habitat for Humanity Partner to Build 33 Modular Homes
Ontario, Toronto, and Habitat GTA will build 33 modular homes on a surplus site, with sales early next year and occupancy by mid 2027. Ontario will invest CA$10 million.
Expo 2025 Osaka Concludes After Showcasing a Vision for a Greener Building Future
Expo 2025 Osaka closed Monday after drawing over 25 million visitors and highlighting timber architecture, green building, and sustainable design innovations.
Hybrid Mass Timber Building Proves Resilient in Full-Scale Shake-Table Test
A six-story hybrid mass timber–steel building tested at UC San Diego limited residual drifts to below 0.25% under full-scale earthquake simulations.
Amazon Opens Mass Timber Delivery Station in Indiana
Graycor has completed Amazon’s 171,000-square-foot mass timber delivery station in Elkhart, Indiana, AJOT reported.
University of Pennsylvania Unveils East Coast’s Tallest Mass Timber Academic Building
The University of Pennsylvania opened Amy Gutmann Hall, a six-story mass timber data science hub and the East Coast’s tallest academic timber building, i+s reported.
Final Wooden Beam Lifted Into Place on Vancouver’s Freedom Mobile Arch
The final beam has been lifted onto Vancouver’s Freedom Mobile Arch, completing one of the world’s largest free-span mass timber structures, Ontario Construction News reported.
Japan to Reuse Osaka Expo’s Grand Ring Timber for Housing Recovery
Japan will reuse timber from Osaka Expo’s Grand Ring for public housing as part of recovery efforts after last year’s disasters, The Japan Times reported.
Mercer Mass Timber Completes University of Arkansas’ Anthony Timberlands Center
Mercer Mass Timber completed the University of Arkansas’ Anthony Timberlands Center, using locally made CLT and achieving chain-of-custody certification.
Barbados Opens Mass Timber Performing Arts Pavilion
Barbados opened its mass timber performing arts pavilion, a temporary venue that will form part of a permanent 85,000-square-foot cultural center in 2026, Design Bloom reported.