The choice of material has a noticeable impact on the cost of housing in Vancouver. Mass timber is viewed as a revolutionary material for the Vancouver housing market. This is because mass timber is affordable,...
How Are Lumber Prices Affecting Tall Wood Construction Industry In BC?
The price of lumber has shot up drastically over the last year and has led to some big changes in the construction industry. As a result, tall wood construction companies in BC are reeling from this price increase. The...
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...
How is Nail-Laminated timber (NLT) Used in Wood Building Construction?
Nail-laminated timber (NLT) is a unique building construction material that is undergoing a design upgrade. The design and structural performance of nail-laminated timber come together to create beautiful spaces in...
Tall Wood Building Construction | The Sustainable Choice | Seagate Structures
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...
What Does the Tallest Wooden Tower Tell Us About the Future of Tall Wood Construction?
The world is full of tall timber buildings, with more fascinating skyscrapers being constructed now than ever before. The towers of these timber structures encapsulate the beauty of modern towns, combining both new and...
How Tall Are Tall Wood Buildings; Is There a Height Limit?
Wood buildings have some unique attributes that make them a popular choice for commercial and residential buildings. However, these wooden structures follow different laws and regulations that concrete ones. Under the...
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...
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...
Durability and Large Wood Building Construction
Wood has many advantages over other materials for building large construction projects. It is the only renewable building material for large construction projects, and requires less energy to produce. According to one...