by Web Editor | Jan 23, 2017 | News
The American Wood Council (AWC) has released its second Industry Progress Report, detailing the wood products manufacturing industry’s performance across a number of environment, energy and safety measures. “The report shows that there have been significant...
by Web Editor | Jul 8, 2016 | News
In North America, the building sector accounts for about 37% of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. That represents a tremendous opportunity to reduce climate change by building more, and specifically taller, wooden buildings. A recent study by a team of scientists from...
by Web Editor | Aug 10, 2015 | News
Cross laminated timbers are being used in mass quantities for the tallest wood building so far: a 121-unit, 10-story apartment complex in London. Architects Waugh Thistleton, CLT engineers Ramboll and developer Regal Homes, says the most exciting aspect of the...
by Web Editor | Apr 24, 2015 | News
Study: Wooden Buildings Are Cheaper And Cleaner Although it may seem counter-intuitive, it would be better if we built buildings from wood than from concrete, brick, aluminum and steel. We use millions of tons of these modern materials every year. They have many...