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Timber Feature Walls at 90 Devonport Road

Last week we had a look at the structural timber involved in the new Tauranga City Council building. This week we hear from Summerhill Timbers who grew the timber to...

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Red Stag’s CLT and GLT in a monstrous 65m span

Another exciting milestone for Red Stag’s new showcase mass timber industrial building in Rotorua. The first truss pair lifted into place. Two truss pairs and a single scheduled to all...

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Canada Wood Japan Achieves Shear Wall Multiplier 20 Breakthrough, Advancing Midrise Wood Construction

One for the engineers: Canada Wood Japan has successfully developed a shear wall that exceeds a multiplier of 20, a major breakthrough for mid-rise wood construction in Japan. This achievement,...

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Lightweight, Low-Carbon Roof Extensions to Existing Buildings

Given the ongoing housing crisis, there is an urgent need to maximise the use of existing infrastructure while minimising the environmental impact of new development. Traditional construction practices often result...