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The benefits of building with heavy timber and mass timber (such as cross-laminated timber or glued laminated timber) for residential purposes are well-known, from biophilic advantages to sustainability and durability. These benefits are also present in commercial builds that use timber, but there are even more that might not be evident at first…

Wooden beams and posts have been used as a framework for structures since ancient times, even before the widespread use of nails and other fasteners. After more than a thousand years, timber structures are standing today that used intricate joinery in their construction instead. In the New World, timber use continued for houses, farm buildings,…

When Japan-based Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects was tasked with designing a Pennsylvania facility for JST, a global maker of small electrical connectors, they needed to accommodate both manufacturing and office spaces. The mandatory mission was to design a building that would blend into and complement the surrounding wooded area. And with that demand,…

The good news? We’re in the midst of a commercial construction boom. The bad news? Supply chain issues are still prevalent around the globe, with increased demand and wait times for acquiring building supplies, including glulam and CLT for mass timber projects. If you’re feeling the pain too, consider using heavy timber for your commercial…

Mention the word “urban,” and many people think of “the concrete jungle” — tightly packed cities with tall buildings made of concrete and steel, and the sizzling surfaces of streets and sidewalks instead of cool grass. But that perception is changing. Worldwide, mass timber is bringing the warmth, beauty, and strength of wood to the urban…

When someone thinks about a commercial construction project, visions of steel and concrete likely dance around in their head. Fewer people think about timber commercial buildings that utilize natural resources like timber. But the sophisticated style and energy efficiency that come with timber frames make them the perfect building material for…

Mass timber is starting to get the attention it deserves in the United States. Over the past few years, Canada and parts of Europe have been embracing this growing construction trend, and now the United States is taking its turn and better understanding the benefits of constructing tall wood buildings.  But you may be asking yourself,…

Heavy Timber Construction Finds Its Place in Commercial Markets. The time-tested material is playing a bigger role in projects throughout the US—here’s why. When someone thinks about a commercial construction project, visions of steel and concrete likely dance around in their head. The concrete jungle—heavy, strong, and built to last.…