Tag: timber
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10 single storey timber frame home ideas
While the word bungalow is commonly associated with homes that only have one floor, single storey timber frame home ideas push the boundaries of what is possible when you opt to have just one floor of living space. And regardless of what drives the need for a single level floorplan, this doesn’t need to limit…
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As demand grows, Swinerton taps new mass timber lead
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Concord, California-based Swinerton has a new mass timber lead. Amid growing demand for the material, the contractor has tapped William Silva as the company’s new director of national mass timber, according to a Dec. 9 news release.…
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Swinerton, Timberlab top out mass timber factory
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Swinerton and its mass timber subsidiary Timberlab have topped out the firms’ 192,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for cross-laminated timber, a key component of the renewable building material, according to a Nov. 20 news release. Swinerton Builders, the firm’s…
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Michigan creates mass timber program in construction adoption push
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Builders in Michigan who aim to use mass timber could potentially win cash and guidance from the Wolverine State and other experts for their projects, according to an Oct. 22 announcement from the state Department…
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Michigan creates mass timber program in construction adoption push
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Builders in Michigan who aim to use mass timber could potentially win cash and guidance from the Wolverine State and other experts for their projects, according to an Oct. 22 announcement from the state Department…
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Why Sustainable Oak Timber Is Ideal for Eco-Friendly Construction
Wood has been a fundamental building material throughout history, revered for its natural beauty and structural capabilities. As the world pivots towards more sustainable practices, the choice of timber has become crucial in eco-friendly construction. Oak wood, in particular, stands out as a durable, aesthetically pleasing, and environmentally conscious option. It offers a myriad of…
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Mercer Mass Timber Earns Chain-of-Custody Certification
Mercer Mass Timber (MMT), a leading manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., proudly announces its role in the completion of the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design & Materials Innovation at the University of Arkansas, a first-of-its-kind academic hub dedicated to timber design, research, and fabrication using mass timber and…
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Mass timber demand is growing. Ironworkers say they’re ready.
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Mass timber is having a moment. In September, the number of multifamily, commercial or institutional mass timber projects that were in progress or built had increased by more than five fold from seven years ago, according to…
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Saint-Gobain and Hilti target digital efficiencies in timber construction
Hilti Great Britain vice-president of sales, Thibaud Lefebvre, said offsite construction presents a “significant opportunity”. He added: “Our work with Saint-Gobain demonstrates how digitalisation and innovation can unlock new levels of efficiency and long-term value in timber construction.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Donaldson Timber Systems unveils new skills hub
Donaldson Timber Systems has launched a new training programme to help support offsite timber frame skills. The Timber Frame Learning Hub includes modules for all disciplines, from design and technical to commercial and construction. The programme is available on GRASSP, a new online platform, which can be accessed on desktop or mobile. Supported through the Construction…