More mass timber beam and column options available in the U.S.
Availability of manufactured mass timber elements that can be used in high-rise construction projects is increasing in the U.S. The latest.....»»
How mass timber is changing options for builders both now and in the future
America’s first modern skyscraper was built 135 years ago when the Home Insurance Building rose in downtown Chicago. At 10 stories, the structure was considered an engineering marvel at the time because it was supported by a revolutionary steel frame.....»»
Mass timber comes of age: Code consideration, evolving supply chain promise new options for tall wood buildings
Judging by the outcome of the International Code Council (ICC) Group A Committee Action Hearing, April 15-23, in Columbus, Ohio, it’s likely .....»»
Affordable housing project set for high-profile property in Seattle"s U District
LIHI hopes to be under construction on the 12-story mass-timber building in 2026......»»
UW mass timber classroom building on track to finish in 2022
The $75 million eco-friendly building will replace Mackenzie Hall at the university's Foster School of Business......»»
Mass timber part of design for apartments on Porters of Racine site
A seven-story apartment building unveiled for downtown Racine will use mass timber as part of developer Cardinal Capital Group’s goal of bringing something distinctive to the underserved market......»»
3 reasons to offer customers contactless payment options
In this guest column, the founder and CEO of a fintech company explains why contactless payments can benefit a business — during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond......»»
Column: America"s tolerance for mass murder is the coronavirus" best friend
The America that condones mass murder of children is allowing the coronavirus to spread. The America that condones mass murder of children is allowing the coronavirus to spread......»»
HDR will design a mass timber Ramada Hotel
A new 82-suite, 12-story mass timber Ramada Hotel is set to rise in Kelowna, British Columbia in a space that is currently surface parking. HDR will .....»»
New record-breaking design approved for Ascent mass timber tower in Milwaukee
The potential world record-breaking Ascent mass timber tower in Milwaukee took two potentially big steps forward Monday on duel efforts located about 1,300 miles apart. A redesign to have the Milwaukee apartment tower grow to 25 stories gained a c.....»»
Timber grows up
Anyone who doubts that mass timber is mainstreaming into commercial, institutional, and multifamily construction should direct the.....»»
105,000-sf vertical mass timber expansion will cap D.C.’s 80 M Street
80 M Street, a 286,000-sf office building in .....»»
Brookfield to build largest mass timber office building in America
Brookfield Properties plans to build the largest mass timber office building in North America as.....»»
Design plans submitted to San Francisco for the largest mass timber office building in North America
The race for the biggest, tallest, boldest mass timber build.....»»
Brookfield crafts largest mass timber office building on the West Coast in S.F.
Brookfield Properties plans to start construction next year on a 310,000-square-foot office building using a type of fortified wood......»»
The University of Arkansas is now home to America’s largest mass timber building
Adohi Hall, a $79-million, 202,027-sf residence hall at the University of Arkansas, has recently become the largest mass timber building.....»»
Mass timber’s growth moment in California
California has a tree problem, and proponents of mass timber think they have a solution. As the state races to address a string of devastating wildfires fueled by overgrown forests and trees colliding with power lines, those with an interest in wo.....»»
Could mass timber be a game changer for stadium design?
“I wouldn’t take credit for paving the way, b.....»»
The benefits of building taller with wood
The construction and design sector is making steady progress when it comes to mass timber and taller wood buildings. Rigorous fire, seismic, and load bearing tests have led to changes in building codes that will soon go into effect in both Canad.....»»
Development team talks Texas" first mass timber office project as The Soto tops out (Slideshow)
Texas' first mass timber office project — The Soto — has topped out, and the Business Journal took an exclusive tour with the international development team behind the project......»»
Why mass timber?
Human migration towards city centers has triggered massive building booms all over the .....»»