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Exciting developments for the future of mass timber in Ontario! The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has announced key amendments to Ontario’s 2024 Building Code (Ontario Regulation 163/24), set to take effect on January 1, 2025. Amendments include expanded new technical provisions for Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC), allowing buildings up to 18 storeys high and expanding the range of occupancy types where EMTC can be used as the primary structural material. Encapsulation requirements have also been eased; 8-storey buildings can be unencapsulated (other than exits and shafts), and 100% exposed wood ceilings are allowed in units for buildings up to 12 storeys. These changes will give architects and builders more flexibility to take advantage of mass timber’s natural fire-resistant properties while preserving its cost-effectiveness, aesthetics, and sustainability benefits. This marks a significant step forward, opening new doors for innovation and sustainability in our industry. By embracing wood as a viable option for large-scale residential construction, these updates align our code with leading European practices, creating new opportunities to scale mass timber in Ontario. #MassTimber #SustainableConstruction #BuildingCodeUpdate #OntarioBuildingCode #InnovationInConstruction #GreenBuilding #EncapsulatedMassTimber #LowCarbonBuilding #ModernConstruction #SustainabilityInDesign

Great to see Ontario recognizing the opportunity for mass timber to help accelerate residential construction with code changes - part of the key priority actions in the Mass Timber Roadmap from The Transition Accelerator/ L’Accélérateur de transition, Forest Products Association of Canada, and Canadian Wood Council https://lnkd.in/gPKVGhNm

📢 Big news for Ontario’s construction industry! Assembly's update on the recent Building Code amendments around #MassTimber highlights a major advancement. These changes empower architects and builders with more flexibility to leverage mass timber's natural fire-resistant properties, enhancing projects' cost-effectiveness, aesthetics, and sustainability. Mass timber is truly an exciting material for the future of building in Ontario, and these updates open the door for even more sustainable, innovative designs. 🌲 #BuildingCodeUpdate #OntarioBuildingCode #SustainableConstruction #GreenBuilding

Building Fire-Resilient Homes: Lessons from California’s Wildfires As wildfires and extreme weather events become more frequent, building resilient homes is no longer optional—it's essential. In our latest article, we explore how fire-resistant materials and smart design choices can protect homes and communities. From real-world examples like Greg Chasen’s and David Steiner’s homes to actionable strategies like using precast concrete and ember-resistant venting, we dive into what it takes to build better, safer homes. Ready to learn how design and material choices can make all the difference? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g3CyswC2 #FireResilience #WildfireProtection #PrecastConcrete #Construction

Why change? Take note of the following key advantages: Our comprehensive analysis confidently confirms that our pricing model offers superior cost-efficiency compared to timber frame construction. Our construction process is undeniably faster than timber frame construction, factoring in the outer layer of blockwork. There is no need for wet trades or block layers in our method, and our walls are unquestionably instantly dry both internally and externally, allowing for immediate progression to the next phase of construction. Inclement weather indisputably does not disrupt the pace of an ICF build. Our embodied carbon results decisively surpass those of timber frame construction in sustainability and efficiency. Opting for greener and lower embodied carbon building solutions unarguably qualifies for significantly reduced lending rates, including green loans. cillian@amvicireland.com 087-6097776/01-8991883 www.amvicireland.com #ICF #CIF #MMC #EPD #SUSTAINABITITY #HOUSINGFORALL #PEOPLEMATTER #CLIMATEFRIENDLYHOME #EnvironmentallyFriendly #GreenTechnology #HOUSINGCRISES #MINISTER 💯 #icf #icfireland #newbuild #modernconstruction #sustainable #development #icfconstruction #concrete #concreteconstruction #icfbuildireland  #insulation #passivehouse #nzeb #fastconstruction #waterproof #environmentallyfriendly #energysaving #saveenvironment #newbuilds #energyefficienthomes #construction #fastconstruction #insulatedconcreteforms #concreteforms #environmentdesign #architecture #selfbuildhomes #selfbuild #architecturelovers #architecturephotography #architecturelover #architecturey #photography #home #underconstruction #building #renovation #insulation #safety #rain #nostop #quality #reinforcedconcrete #RC #steelfi #COUNCILS #HousingAssociation #housingforall #ministerforhousing #concrete #icf #qualityconstruction #developments #MMC #MCFProjects

Our divisional managing director of manufacturing and special projects Scott Stothard has spoken out in Property Week calling for more support for timber MMC which will be ‘absolutely critical’ to meeting Vistry’s aim of building 24,000 homes a year by 2028, a key to reducing the UK’s homelessness crisis. Scott Stothard, runs our Vistry Works manufacturing facilities, specialising in producing timber-frame panels for both our own brands and for delivery partners. He told Property Week: “We have the capacity to deliver more than 7000 homes per year from our three facilities using pre-manufactured 2D structural systems and we are committed to utilising timber-frame construction at scale. In our last financial year (2023) we increased production by 28% compared to the previous year." He added: "There is no doubt that MMC, if done right, will enable the delivery of high-quality new homes more economically and efficiently. But there is still much to do and government support, a cohesive planning system, extensive skills and training investment and the creation of industry standards that are flexible enough to adapt to different requirements and emerging innovations will play a key part in that.” While the benefits of timber-frame construction are well known and acknowledged across the industry, particularly its achievement in reducing carbon emissions with each home built using Vistry panels emitting 14,460kg less carbon dioxide than a traditional brick-and-block house, there are still complex issues to be tackled. Scott says: “Implementing the planning process at a local level is proving problematic. Some 75% of the homes delivered by Vistry factories in 2023 had non-standard configurations, making it difficult to build standard form houses across the UK on a consistent basis. Complex planning requirements and the lengthy timeframes involved as well as the disparity between different local authorities contribute to the inconsistent demand for modern method of construction (MMC) homes built. “Having government support for a planning system that can provide some certainty over future demand would help to alleviate the concern the industry feels about the development pipeline and the associated risks and costs.” Read full article here: 👇🏻 https://bit.ly/3QIZTcm #MMC #TimberFrame #MakingVistry #Sustainability

B.C. builders, good news! The updated BC Building Code now permits the use of mass timber in taller buildings. The new code allows for encapsulated mass-timber construction (EMTC) buildings with as many as 18 storeys for residential and office buildings, an increase from the previous 12-storey limit. In addition, EMTC can now be used in new building types such as schools, libraries, retail, light- and medium-industrial occupancies, and care facilities. The new code also allows for more exposed mass timber in buildings, based on a building’s height and use, such as residential buildings with as many as eight storeys. These changes will certainly bring more opportunities for sustainable construction and innovation.

Double staircase requirements were created to protect against the threat of fire, common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in North America. This was also an era when timber frame construction was common. Today, however, with robust fire code—alarms, sprinklers, sophisticated fire departments—and a need to densify, the double stair requirement may no longer best serve the public. This article delves into a pivotal study exploring the potential for single-stair access in multi-unit residential buildings as one approach to encouraging more affordable housing development.

🛠️🆕 #ConstructionNews from ENRMidwest for #PropertyInsurance and #PropertyClaims professionals: Title of Tallest Mass Timber Building Could Come Back to Milwaukee In Milwaukee, plans are in the works for two tall mass timber-concrete hybrid buildings, including one that could become the world's tallest. https://vist.ly/3mt4vfn

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