Modular vs. Off-Site Construction: Aren’t They the Same Thing?

Finding efficiencies in the building process is at the top of everyone’s ROI priorities. Improvements in construction technology in recent years have led to an increase in modular and off-site builds, and they’re both used to save time and money. But, aren’t these construction types the same? Let’s take a deeper look to sort out the differences. Understanding…

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Why Colleges & Universities Are Building with Heavy Timber

College and university campuses are breaking away from traditional architectural styles and showing off more innovative designs. From admin buildings to research centers, they’re choosing heavy timber not only for its aesthetic appeal, but also the design, structural, and health benefits the material brings. Here’s a closer look at five reasons…

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Never Stop Growing: Continuing Education in Timber Frame Construction

At Mid-Atlantic Timberframes, we’re not just passionate about building with heavy timber, but we’re also eager to share our knowledge with others. We offer a range of continuing education opportunities for architects, builders, and designers, including lunch and learns, webinars, and CEU courses. If you’re curious about timber framing topics…

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3 Settings Uniquely Suited to Timber Frame Construction

Timber has been an ideal building material for centuries. Strong and durable, it also provides a natural softness in terms of aesthetics, making it popular for homes, restaurants, lodges, and many other structures in just about any setting. However, timber frame construction’s structural, logistical, and sustainability benefits make it well suited…

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Six Benefits of Off-Site Timber Frame Construction

Off-site construction isn’t new, but in recent years, its popularity has been growing. There is mounting evidence to support the benefits of off-site construction as opposed to building each component piece by piece at the job site. Project tasks flow more smoothly, waste is reduced, and the work site is safer when components are manufactured…

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10 Years of Timber

Mid-Atlantic Timberframes is thrilled to be celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2022! After starting as a small division of B&D Builders, supplying timber mainly for equestrian projects, it’s been rewarding to grow into the company we are today, designing and building timber frames for commercial and municipal buildings, custom homes, and much…

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