Mass Timber Market Updates - February 2024 - Week Seven
Prepare to be enlightened on the trailblazing advancements in Mass Timber Construction that are set to reshape our urban landscapes sustainably. We kick off this episode with a celebration of UTS Sydney's Associate Professor Feeney's grant victory, pioneering adhesive-free cross laminated timber—a move that could catalyze a green revolution in our buildings. Moving north, the Canadian Wood Council's fire compartment tests showcase mass timber's resilience, a testament to its reliability in the most extreme scenarios. Venture further into our discussion, and you'll discover the strategic moves shaping the future of mass timber globally. Australia's commitment to expanding forestry plantations is a bold step towards meeting the softwood log production demand by 2050. We also spotlight Oricon's generous backing of the University of Queensland's Industry Transformation Research Hub, set to foster innovations for a low carbon and circular economy. And we can't forget the HushLucker Group's strategic tie-up with Element 5, heralding a new dawn for North American cross laminated timber and glulam structures. Wrap up with us as we explore Andrew Ball's innovative project at 960 Howard Street in San Francisco, embodying the potential of mass timber to revolutionize urban development.Support the show