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Where Is Wood Sourced for Mass Timber Projects?
Forests offer a wide range of social and economic benefits to humankind. Economic benefits are measured in fiscal terms and may include the profitability of forest enterprises. Wood for mass timber projects comes from forests that are designed and grown specifically...
Why Wood Is the Building Material of the Future and How to Overcome the Stigma
There is, unfortunately, still some stigma attached to building with wood. However, there are some significant advantages to using wood in construction and we are going to outline them for you here. The benefits of wood as a building material are significant compared...
Why Tall Wood Building Construction Is the Sustainable Choice
The crucial benefit of tall wood construction is sustainability. Steel has been criticized for its negative effects on the environment. Concrete also is not much better but it could be improved if it was made with recycled materials and had less waste. According to...
What Kind of Wood Is Used in Mass Timber Construction?
Mass timber construction is the term used to define a large number of designed wood products. These products typically involve the compression and lamination of different layers to come up with solid panels of wood. Mass timber construction has received a massive...
Spreading positivity and encouragement through the #LunchBoxChallenge
One of B.C.’s largest construction firms, Scott Construction knows a thing or two about support. They launched the #LunchBoxChallenge, to support our local community businesses and restaurants that are impacted by our current global challenges. The #LunchBoxChallenge...
What Are the Advantages of Mass Timber Construction Over Wood-Frame Construction?
Wood construction is becoming increasingly popular especially in maintaining community appeal and neighbourhood charm. Using wood in construction is more affordable and faster than using steel or concrete. But there are also some surprising advantages of using mass...
