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Factors Shaping the Future of Tall Wood Construction in BC
There are many factors that are shaping and will shape the future of tall wood construction in BC. The environment The first important factor is the changing face of global environmental policies. BC is already very preoccupied with the environment, but now more and...
3 Surprising Architectural Advantages of a Tall Wood Building
Wood has a long history as a building material. There is evidence of wood being used for building structures from 10,000 years ago. But today, wood is undergoing a renaissance, especially tall wood, which is being used in new and different ways. Here are three...
What are the VCRA Awards?
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) awards are an annual recognition of excellence for local companies commitments to quality and professionalism. The VRCA awards are a nomination based system, with each nominee being reviewed by a panel of judges....
A Brief History of Cross Laminated Timber Construction
First introduced in the early 1990s, cross laminated timber, or CLT, is an engineered wood product that continues to grow in popularity and demand. Cross laminated timber construction was first introduced in Austria and Germany, and by the early 2000s, began to pick...
What are the Key Differences Between CLT and Glulam?
What are the key differences between CLT and Glulam? Answer: Both Cross-laminated timber (CLT), and glue-laminated timber (glulam) are engineered wood products that are commonly used for mass timber construction projects. One commonly asked question is what is the...
Why the Growing Interest in Mass Timber Design?
Mass timber design and construction has really taken off in recent years, especially with commercial timber construction of large and tall buildings. This growing interest is the result of several factors, and we will be looking at how these factors have led to a...
