Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa will build 33 modular townhomes in a CA$9.4 million partnership intended to advance off-site construction, Ontario Construction News reported.
News in offsite construction
Airship Hangar in Mülheim, Germany, Showcases Advanced Timber Engineering
A timber airship hangar in Mülheim, Germany, features a steel-free truss system and 26-meter arches, Planning, Building & Construction Today reported.
Ontario Creates Working Group to Advance Mass Timber and Modular Wood Construction
Ontario has launched a working group to advance mass timber and modular wood construction, pairing the effort with project investments, Ontario Construction News reported.
Xylo Set to Become UK’s Largest All-Timber Frame Office Building
Global Holdings Management Group selected McLaren Construction to build a 9,290 square meter project set to become the UK’s largest all-timber frame office building, Built Offsite reported.
Six-Story Mass Timber Office Building Planned in Penticton, BC
A CA$60 million, six-story mass timber building called Nexus is planned for Penticton, BC’s Innovation District, the Journal of Commerce reported.
BC Civic Hub Showcases Mass Timber and Passive House Design
Castlegar’s new Confluence civic hub showcases passive-house design with locally sourced mass timber and an estimated 80% cut in heating and cooling emissions, naturally:wood reported.
SLB and USDA Expand Mass Timber Accelerator Program to Portland, OR, and Santa Monica, CA
The SLB and Forest Service are expanding the Accelerator Cities Program to Portland and Santa Monica to advance affordable, low-carbon mass timber development.
ThirdGen Timber Group Acquires Majority Stake in Canadian Timberframes
ThirdGen Timber Group acquired a majority stake in Canadian Timberframes, expanding its capacity across log homes, timber frames, and mass timber construction.
Mercer Mass Timber Takes Lead Role in Alabama’s Largest Mass Timber Project
Mercer Mass Timber is leading fabrication of the new Cheaha State Park Lodge, expected to be Alabama’s largest mass timber project, the Alabama Political Reporter said.
Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Calls for Faster Prefab Housing Delivery in BC
The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board is calling for harmonized zoning, stronger financing tools, and a provincial procurement roadmap to speed prefab housing delivery across BC, BIV reported.