Mass timber is a construction framing methodology that makes use of new wood technology and advances in manufacturing. In this guide, we will outline a few critical phases of a mass timber building project. Phase 01:...
How Energy Efficient is Wood Frame Construction?
Wood frame construction is being hailed as the future of large construction projects in BC. The Canadian government has even started to create grants for the use of mass timber in construction. This is because wood is...
What is Next in Mass Timber Construction?
Mass timber is continually seeing more and more use in construction projects across the world. Mass timber is lauded for its versatility, affordability, and renewability. As a result of its positive impact on the...
How Has the Rise of Mass Timber Construction Affected the Forestry Sector?
The use of mass timber continues to rise, and so does its impact on the forestry sector. It has created new jobs and opportunities for thousands. It has also made certain projects possible, and others more efficient....
What Is the BC Tall Wood Initiative (and How Is It Important?)
A tall wood building is described as a building with over six storeys that uses wood for its building system and internal structure. The BC Tall Wood Initiative is a proposal to change the national building code in...
Why Mass Timber Construction Is More Efficient Than Traditional Types of Construction
Mass timber construction is a type of building construction that uses a lot of engineered wood products such as glulam, cross-laminated timber (CLT), and structural composite lumber (SCL). People from different nations...
Is the Wood in Mass Timber Projects Pressure Treated?
The short answer to the question in the title is no. The wood used in mass timber projects is not pressure treated. In this blog article, we will talk about what pressure-treated wood is and why it is not used in mass...
What Makes Mass Timber Installation Unique?
Mass Timber constructions utilizes large, prefabricated wood pieces for walls, flooring and roof of various construction projects. Mass timber installation is different then more traditional construction, and has a few...
Brock Commons Tallwood House to Receive the 2017 Wood Design Special Jury Award
We are pleased to inform you that Brock Commons Tallwood House has been awarded the 2017 Wood Design Special Jury Award for Technical Innovation. Brock Commons Tallwood House is a mass timber hybrid student residence...
The Seagate Insider – Volume 5
Happy Holidays from Seagate! There's a revolution happening in how we build our cities and Seagate is excited to share our experiences with you. Together let's make 2018 the biggest and best year yet for mass timber!...