How Mass Timber is Impacting Commercial Construction

How Mass Timber is Impacting Commercial Construction

Imagine rebuilding the entire Empire State Building, but in place of steel and concrete, we’d use wood. That’s right, wood! Thanks to the innovative use of Mass Timber, and updates to the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code® (IFC)...
The Lumber Market – Over-Bought or Prematurely Bought?

The Lumber Market – Over-Bought or Prematurely Bought?

There has been a lot of talk and concern lately over lumber – everything from price to supply and demand. And, all for good reason. As we entered spring and summer of 2020, the panic was primarily focused on the unprecedented soaring cost of lumber. We talked about...
Pre-Fab vs. On-Site Framing. The Savings Add Up.

Pre-Fab vs. On-Site Framing. The Savings Add Up.

When comparing pre-fab to on-site framing, the benefits can quickly add up. Investing in a pre-fab construction not only offers you more overall control over the process and quality, it also saves you time and money by reducing the duration of your project by up to...