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.
News in offsite construction
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.
Paris Summer Olympics Structures Aim to Reduce Carbon Footprint by Utilizing Mass Timber
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics built many of its facilities to be sustainable, as the city aims to reduce the Games’ carbon footprint, Woodworking Network reported.
Ontario to Invest C$3.46 Million in Element5, Tripling Its Mass Timber Production
Ontario is investing $3.46 million (CAD) in Element5 to help the mass timber manufacturer expand its operations. The funding will more than triple the company’s production.
Meise Botanic Garden in Belgium Unveils Completed “Green Ark” Mass Timber Project
The Meise Botanic Garden unveiled a renovation and expansion comprising 82,000 square feet of new and improved greenhouse facilities, according to a feature by Architectural Record.
Milwaukee, WI, Approves 50-Story Mass Timber Project
The world’s tallest mass timber building could be built as part of a $700 million activation of the Marcus Performing Art Center garage snow pile, Wood Central reported.
Canada to Invest $500,000 in CLT Manufacturing in Sturgeon Falls, ON
FedNor will invest $500,000 (CAD) in Sturgeon Falls Brush and Contracting Limited (SFB) for a boiler system to dry lumber that meets the requirements for the CLT industry.
Unique Launceston, Australia, Timber Office High-Rise Is Officially Open
Launceston’s newest office building and one of Australia’s most sustainable buildings is officially open, according to a feature by Pulse Tasmania.