Wood Central profiled “Michigan’s Second Bridge,” the world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge. The bridge was designed and constructed by Experimental Resources (Eri).
News in offsite construction
Züblin Developing Timber Modular System at the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences
Züblin’s timber modular construction system “Eco-Box” is under development in collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences in Stuttgart, Germany, Construction Briefing reported.
Timberlab Reveals Plans for Philomath, OR, Sawmill Recently Purchased From Interfor
The Philomath, Oregon, sawmill and planing mill formerly owned by Interfor that closed earlier this year will survive to see another day following its acquisition by Timberlab, Philomath News reported.
Australian Companies Pursuing Hardwood Timber Manufacturing Hub to Utilize Engineered Soft and Hardwood Products
Three Australian forestry companies to develop a hardwood timber manufacturing hub that could utilize engineered soft and hardwood products, @AuManufacturing reported.
Stanford Engineers Develop Spray Gel to Protect Homes and Infrastructure From Wildfires
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.
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.