The residential Ascent project in downtown Milwaukee by New Land Enterprises at 25 stories is considered the tallest timber structure in the world. The project is built of spruce CLT (cross laminated timber) panels for floors and walls, and glulam …
Construction of Ascent, a 25-story mass timber building, is underway in downtown Milwaukee. When completed the 284-foot residential complex will be the tallest wood tower in the world, rising 4 feet higher than a mix-used structure built in Brumunddal, Norway …
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, in partnership with the Softwood Lumber Board and the Binational Softwood Lumber Council, announced the winners of the U.S. Tall Wood Building Prize Competition. The two winning development teams were granted a combined $3 …
American Wood Council (AWC) President and CEO Robert Glowinski has issued the following statement in response to the announcement of the Tall Wood Building Competition winners. The competition is a partnership between the Binational Softwood Lumber Council, Softwood Lumber Board …
Ontario’s new Advanced Wood Construction Action Plan aims to revolutionize the construction industry by promoting mass timber and prefabricated wood systems, fostering job creation and sustainable development.
Softwoods like Douglas Fir, Pine, Cedar, and Hemlock are versatile, used in both construction for strength and fine woodworking for quality and consistency.
T2Earth introduces OnWood Plywood, an eco-friendly fire-retardant wood. It provides a safe, sustainable alternative for fire-prone areas without harmful chemicals, aligning with T2Earth’s commitment to environmentally friendly construction.
AWC, ICC, and WoodWorks have released an updated Heights & Areas Calculator app, streamlining compliance with the 2021 IBC and 2019 California Building Code, including mass timber construction. Learn more about this free, user-friendly tool.
Weyerhaeuser plans a $500 million investment to build a state-of-the-art TimberStrand® facility in Arkansas, doubling its engineered wood product capacity, supporting sustainability goals, and creating nearly 200 jobs in the region by 2027.
