Canadian wood groups say prefabricated, modular, and panelized construction could help address housing shortages and boost wood demand, ConstructConnect reported.
News in offsite construction
Timberlab Helps Bring Austin, TX, Mass Timber Office Building to Life
The Workbench, a 50,000-square-foot mass timber office building in East Austin, is open, with Timberlab supplying CLT and glulam components.
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Expand Mass Timber Use in Federal Buildings
Bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would encourage federal agencies to use mass timber, expanding markets for US wood products.
Canada’s First Tall Timber Passive House Building Welcomes Residents in Vancouver
Canada’s first tall timber Passive House building is welcoming residents in Vancouver, BC, combining mass timber construction with Indigenous design.
Louisiana Tech’s Forest Products Innovation Center Scheduled to Open This Fall
Louisiana Tech University’s new mass timber Forest Products Innovation Center is expected to open this fall, The Lincoln Parish Journal reported.
Africa’s First FSC-Certified Timber Stadium Opens in Lesotho
The Stadium of Life in Maseru, Lesotho, is Africa’s first stadium built using sustainably sourced FSC-certified timber, Global Construction Review reported.
Melbourne’s Anzac Station Features Glulam Timber Canopy
Melbourne’s Anzac Station includes an 84-meter glulam timber canopy with skylights as part of the city’s Metro Tunnel Project.
BC Invests CA$12 Million to Expand Global Demand for Wood Products
BC announced investments exceeding CA$12 million to expand global demand for wood products and support market development initiatives.
SmartLam Expands CLT Use With Montana Plant
SmartLam North America is expanding the use of CLT in US construction with prefabricated panels produced in Montana, according to a feature by NBC Montana.
Fonds De Solidarité FTQ Breaks Ground on Mass Timber Rental Building in Québec
Fonds de solidarité FTQ broke ground on a 12-story mass timber rental project in Terrebonne, QC, with 164 units expected by spring 2028.