Stanford researchers have engineered a water-enhanced gel that could significantly improve how homes and infrastructure can be protected from wildfires, according to a feature by Interesting Engineering.
News in offsite construction
Two Michigan Universities Leading the Way on Technology and Promotion of Mass Timber
Two Michigan universities are working with the state’s Department of Natural Resources to develop mass timber construction technologies and promote mass timber construction, according to UPword Michigan.
Kalesnikoff Lumber Highlights Move to Mass Timber Manufacturing
Chris Kalesnikoff speaks to the Vancouver Sun about the journey of the Kalesnikoff family to a key player in the mass timber and prefabricated mass timber building industry.
US Army Moving Forward With Green Military Installations Using Mass Timber
The US Army is looking to build greener, safer, and more resilient military installations, starting with a $100 million, 89,000-square-foot facility that broke ground last week, Wood Central reported.
Timber Building Inside a Skyscraper Being Built in Sydney, Australia
The world’s largest hybrid building will be “a timber building inside a much, much larger building,” Wood Central reported.
UMaine Experiments With 3D Printed Floor Panels Made With Wood Residuals
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory and UMaine are leading new research into floor cassettes made using recyclable natural materials, according Archinect.
Mercer Mass Timber’s Nick Milestone Discusses How Mass Timber is Revolutionizing Construction
Nick Milestone, Vice President of Projects and Construction for Mercer Mass Timber, sat down with Wood Central for an exclusive interview about how the building industry is changing.
A Look at Vancouver’s “The Hive,” the World’s Most Advanced Seismic Timber Building
The world’s most advanced earthquake-resistant timber building is weeks from topping out in downtown Vancouver, according to a feature by Wood Central.
Membertou First Nation Building Area’s First Mass Timber Commercial Building Near Sydney, NS
The Membertou First Nation is building the area’s first mass timber commercial building, a 92,000-square-foot office complex, according to a feature by Daily Commercial News.
Perth, Australia, Office Building Uses First Fully Demountable CLT and Steel Frame System
One of Australia’s greenest and most cost-efficient buildings is open for business, according to a feature by Wood Central.