Innovative Mass Timber Solutions for Sustainable and Beautiful Buildings
Utilizing premium grade and responsibly harvested lumber in conjunction with high-tech adhesives, wood beams, columns, and panels are processed through sophisticated fabricating machinery. The resulting products create holistic building systems that have owners, architects, and engineers eager to incorporate these structural masterpieces into their building designs and overall construction methodology.
Our Experience
We’re a passionate team of 50+ associates focused on executing streamlined experiences for our clients. We are recognized as a trusted authority for the supply and installation of exquisite Mass Timber projects.
Our turnkey business model offers multiple opportunities to partner with your team:
- Consulting- Early-stage collaboration with your team to identify and avoid costly challenges.
- Optimizing- Design assistance, delegated design, and structural engineering assistance to maximize efficiencies, saving time and resources.
- Supplying- we are supplier-impartial, researching and procuring Mass Timber globally for the most competitive options for your project. We coordinate all logistics from start to finish, including transportation and equipment for installation.
- Installing- Our experienced installation crews are true craftsmen, love their work, and approach each project with focused passion.
With a partnership mentality and a work ethic reminiscent of bygone eras, Quality Buildings maintains a trusted reputation for performing at the highest levels of integrity, craftsmanship, and efficiency.
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The Mass Timber Revolution
Championing the revolution, Quality Buildings provides turnkey solutions for all Mass Timber structures, including mass timber stair and elevator towers.
Benefits of Mass Timber Construction
Sustainability
Now, more than ever, customers are becoming more sustainability-conscious and placing greater pressure on developers and building owners to lower the carbon footprint of new construction.
The heightened awareness of climate change is driving leaders in the construction industry to be more intentional to include sustainable products, pre-fabrication methods, and biophilic design practices when considering their building projects, processes, and the end-users’ aesthetic expectations.
Speed, Efficiency & Quality
Prefabricated mass timber systems can be assembled by fewer workers and go up 30% faster than a building using steel or concrete.
Not only can you reduce costs by reducing the construction time, but you can also increase your revenue by occupying your building faster. Mass timber wall panels also provide thermal benefits and can help make building envelopes more airtight and thus, more energy efficient.
Safety & Security
Like heavy timber, mass timber has inherent fire resistance that allows the wood to be exposed, while still achieving the two-hour fire-resistance rating.
To achieve the designed fire resistance period, each mass timber component within the building must be designed for the fire-resistance period and the specific loading applied to that item.
The char rate of wood has been well documented, and the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) identifies mass timber as an approved, fire-resistant building material.
Strength & Health Promoting Aesthetics
Mass timber construction provides exceptional strength and inspires design aesthetics not possible with traditional construction. These products consist of pre-engineered wood panels, columns, and beams that are glued or fastened together.
Mass timber products are used for load-bearing walls, floor, and roof construction.
Options include:
- Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
- Dowel-Laminated Timber (DLT)
- Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT)
- Glue-Laminated Timber (GLT)
As more developers, architects, and building owners embrace mass timber, Quality Buildings would be delighted to partner on your next project.
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Mass Timber Construction FAQs: Expert Answers from Quality Buildings
What is mass timber construction, and how is it different from traditional building methods?
One of the biggest benefits of using Mass Timber panels, as compared to other methods of construction, is the ability to prefabricate the entire project. The prefabricated process translates into accelerated project schedules, which ultimately lowers the cost of the project.It also allows for faster construction times due to its prefabricated components, reducing on-site labor and waste.
QB Mass Timber Solutions specializes in mass timber design/build projects, providing innovative construction solutions that leverage these materials’ benefits to create efficient and sustainable commercial buildings. For more details on the advantages, check out our QB Mass Timber Solutions page.
Why is mass timber considered a sustainable building material?
QB Mass Timber Solutions is committed to sustainable building practices, ensuring our projects contribute positively to the environment. For more insights on sustainability, visit our Sustainable Building Practices page.
What are the benefits of using mass timber in commercial building projects?
Mass timber offers several benefits for commercial building projects, including reduced construction times due to prefabrication, enhanced aesthetic appeal, and environmental advantages. Its lightweight nature reduces foundation requirements, potentially lowering costs. QB Mass Timber Solutions uses advanced timber design techniques to optimize structural performance and energy efficiency in commercial buildings. Interested in learning more? Explore our article about how mass timber is impacting Commercial Building.
How does Mass Timber Solutions approach the mass timber design/build process?
Our turnkey business model offers multiple opportunities to partner with your team:
- Consulting- Early-stage collaboration with your team to identify and avoid costly challenges.
- Optimizing- Design assistance, delegated design, and structural engineering assistance to maximize efficiencies, saving time and resources.
- Supplying- we are supplier-impartial, researching and procuring Mass Timber globally for the most competitive options for your project. We coordinate all logistics from start to finish, including transportation and equipment for installation.
- Installing- Our experienced installation crews are true craftsmen, love their work, and approach each project with focused passion.
Discover more about our services on our QB Mass Timber Solutions page.
What types of projects are suitable for mass timber construction?
QB Mass Timber Solutions has successfully completed dozens of projects across different sectors, demonstrating the material’s adaptability and effectiveness. To get the discussion started about your project contact Scott Chaney, Manager of Mass Timber Projects.
How does mass timber contribute to a building's energy efficiency?
What is the fire resistance of mass timber structures?
Can mass timber be used for high-rise buildings?
What are the acoustic properties of mass timber?
Mass timber offers good acoustic properties due to its density, which can effectively dampen sound and reduce sound transmission between walls and floors. When paired with additional soundproofing materials, it can achieve excellent sound insulation suitable for commercial and residential buildings. QB Mass Timber Solutions integrates acoustic design into our projects to ensure optimal sound environments. For more information on acoustics, check out this report from Woodworks Wood Products Council: Acoustics & Mass Timber.
How does Mass Timber Solutions ensure quality in their construction solutions?
Mass Timber Solutions ensures quality through rigorous planning, precision manufacturing, and thorough project management. We adhere to industry standards and leverage cutting-edge technology to maintain excellence in every project. Our team conducts regular inspections and quality checks throughout the construction process to guarantee the highest level of craftsmanship and performance. From logistics, to moisture mitigation, to installation & erection, QB Mass Timber Solutions are monitoring quality control at all times. Discover more about our commitment to quality and our Mass Timber Process in our article: Your Guide to the Mass Timber Design/Build Process: 8 Important Steps from Planning to Installation.
What Our Partners Say
Developers, architects, and builders partner with us for good reason- we get things done. Efficient-Professional-Effective. We know what we’re doing, and it shows. Making our clients look great is how we roll, and they show their appreciation by keeping us busy with repeat business.