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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
