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Mass Timber Construction: 12 Things (2023) You Need to Know
While it’s engineered for high-strength ratings, like concrete and steel, mass timber is significantly lighter weight. Heavy timber is specifically associated with Type IV construction. This type of ...
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Heavy Israeli bombardment in northern Gaza as UN peacekeepers in Lebanon are hit again
Palestinians in northern Gaza described heavy Israeli bombardment Saturday in the hours after airstrikes killed at least 22 ...
Why This $20 Million Mansion’s Gigantic Home Wall Is Just Plain Stupid
This 83-foot-tall wall—perhaps the world’s tallest home “woodie”—climbs through a retractable ceiling panel and boasts ...
From timber to tech: Sibu’s spotty transition to joining Sarawak’s booming economy
Sarawak is putting billions of ringgit into a decade-long plan to revitalise Sibu and the state's entire central region. Read ...
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Why wooden skyscrapers are popping up in skylines around the world
Wood engineered for strength and safety offers architects an alternative to carbon-intensive steel and concrete.
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Construction begins for Sixth&Blanco mass timber project
Construction for mixed-use site Sixth&Blanco has begun, according to Austin real estate development firm Riverside and Larry ...