Mass Timber Learning Center
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...
Why Wood Is the Building Material of the Future and How to Overcome the Stigma
Unfortunately, there is a stigma attached with wood construction. Due to this, contractors tend to overlook some significant advantages to using wood in construction. The benefits of wood as a building material are...
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 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. If...
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...
What Are the Advantages of Mass Timber Construction Over Wood-Frame Construction?
Wood construction has always been a popular building material. However, there are also some surprising advantages of using mass timber over traditional wood framing. Here are some of those advantages: Bigger buildings...
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...
10 Advantages Mass Timber Construction Has Over Concrete Construction
Concrete and wood have been the staple materials for construction for years. However, wood offers a lot more potential and advantages. Concrete as a material has been used in construction for centuries, but the style...
4 Advantages of Mass Timber Prefab
Mass Timber Prefab is loaded with benefits and has become a top choice for consumers. In this blog we will look at four of our favorite advantages of mass timber prefab. 1. Financial Benefits Mass timber prefab is...