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As Georgia rapidly continues to grow, so does the opportunity to use #MassTimber in residential, mixed use, and commercial developments. In 2022, Jamestown did not hesitate to choose mass timber for construction of 619 Ponce @poncecitymarket. This building is a first-of-its-kind, as it’s made with locally grown AND sourced forest products. “With Georgia’s forests growing 48 percent more tree volume than is harvested annually, our state can continue to be a leader in mass timber manufacturing and construction, grown right here in our backyard,” said Matt Hestad, Senior Vice President of GFF. So why build with Mass timber? 🌎 It requires substantially lower embodied carbon than conventional building materials 🔨 Is 25-40% faster to build 🚗 Causes 90% less construction traffic 🔥 Is fire-resistant and resilient to earthquakes 🪵 Is 30% lighter and as strong as concrete and steel 🏠 Provides a sense of well-being for residents 📈 Increases demand for wood ensuring a healthy market Most importantly, mass timber allows #Georgia to grow in a #sustainable way. @georgiaforestry @jamestown.lp @smartlam_north_america @georgiapacific @forestresourceconsultants @structurecraft @u.s.forestservice #HouseBill777 #Construction #Residential #Commercial #Buildings #LocallyGrown #Wood #LocallySourced #ForestProducts