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News in offsite construction
University of Arkansas to Host Mass Timber Exhibition Through March
The University will host “Tall Timber: The Future of Cities in Wood,” an exhibition highlighting the use of mass timber in multi-story buildings.
Mexico’s First Predominantly Mass Timber Structure Completed
Architectural studio PPAA has unveiled the first building in Mexico with a structure constructed of predominately mass timber, according to a feature by Dezeen.
Microsoft Building Two Hybrid Mass Timber Data Centers in Virginia
Architecture studio Gensler and structural engineer Thornton Tomasetti have designed a pair of hybrid CLT data centers that are currently under construction in Virginia for Microsoft, according to a feature by dezeen.
Walmart Unveils New Home Office Campus, a Mass Timber Masterpiece
Walmart has begun the phased opening of its new home office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas, which includes several mass timber buildings, The Architectural Record reported.
University of Arkansas Receives US Forest Service Grant for Wood Products Innovation
The University of Arkansas received a $300,000 grant from the Forest Service to develop innovative wood products, Arkansas Money & Politics reported.
Hybrid Timber Tower Proposed for Perth, Australia
A proposed hybrid timber tower is set to bring 351 apartments, 64 short-stay units, and retail spaces to Perth, Australia, The Urban Developer reported.
North America’s First Mass Timber Acute Care Hospital Planned for Picton, Ontario
Site work has begun on what is expected to be North America’s first all mass timber acute care hospital, Building Design+Construction reported.
Ontario’s Amended Building Code Now Permits Mass Timber Construction Up to 18 Stories
An amendment to the Ontario building code permitting encapsulated mass timber construction up to 18 stories, an increase from the previous limit of 12, took effect on January 1, Storeys reported.
Polyhaus Develops Innovative Mass Timber Tiny Home
Polyhaus, a new metal-clad CLT system could be a game changer for building low-cost Californian houses out of mass timber, according to a feature by Wood Central.