Mass Timber Group’s Post

Because wood is hydroscopic, keeping #MassTimber dry is critically important during transportation and construction. Vapor impermeable membranes trap moisture and many vapor permeable ones cannot sustain under standing water. Choosing the right solution can limit the amount of movement-in-service and prevent poor constructability.

This really interesting article by the National Framers Council and SBCA (structural building components association) working together with builders merchant 84 Lumber, highlighted by Craig Webb, provides great insight from a US perspective into how "many small innovations can lead to a big impact on a build" and how when working with sustainable building materials, alongside Digital twin construction technology, it can result in reduced build time and more efficient, and affordable homes. Hidden beneath the headline of "building a two storey home in under eight hours", lie several interesting innovations. Building materials wise, the first is the continued use of pre-build or offsite methods (in this case floor and roof trusses and wall panels) to allow scalable production and timely assembly onsite. Secondly the use of sustainable and energy efficient materials (in this case insulated studs being 40% more energy efficient and Ecosmart studes which reduce thermal bridging). Construction technology wise, it is an interesting example of how the use of digital twins as part of a "Real Time Evaluator" solution can help installers onsite to place the frames, panels and components more easily and precisely first time, thus reducing overall build time and cost. It's a great example of continued innovation in our sector, and an interesting read to compare and contrast with the similar great progress being made within our sector in the UK. #buildinginnovation, #digitaltwin

It’s a beautiful day to give an update: Hewison site is making great progress! Take a peek: #ConnectsPreFabWallPanels #siteupdate #multifamilydevelopment #HewisonApartments #construction #prefab #stackedhousing #sustainablebuilding #weCONNECTyou #edmonton

Mass timber "accelerators" have popped up in several U.S. cities to encourage builders to use engineered wood products. Now, the Softwood Lumber Board, which has invested in several such initiatives, is looking to fund accelerators in more U.S. cities. Proponents of mass timber say it's a way to reduce the embodied carbon of buildings, although some researchers have cautioned that wood can be associated with high greenhouse gas emissions and ecological impacts depending on where it comes from. #masstimber #construction

"There's a moral obligation to do the right thing." - James Crosse We recently spoke to James about how John Sisk & Son Ltd have been transitioning from traditional brickworking methods to fully precast facades, bringing huge carbon emission savings to both embodied and operational carbon at Quintain Limited's Wembley Park redevelopment. The Carbon panel at Vision Construct also explored other topics such as the need for data to lead to carbon reduction, the benefits of MMC and how to spot and avoid greenwashing. 🔗 Click the link in our comments to understand even more about reducing carbon in your projects. #ResidentialConstruction #ConstructionEvent #PrecastFacade #MMC #Carbon #CarbonReduction #LCA #WembleyPark #ConstructionIndustry #EmbodiedCarbon

From foundation to fruition, each step brings us closer to our dreams. Let’s keep building, one brick at a time! #mondaymotivation #construction #constructionmaterials #constructiontech #contech #buildingmaterials #proptech #realestate

Why has mass timber caught on more quickly in other parts of the world but not the U.S.? “European consumers are generally more willing to invest in enhanced value, while the North American market prioritizes meeting minimum requirements and minimizing first costs. Much of the value that mass timber can offer extends beyond these minimum requirements,” answers Lisa Podesto, the new director of mass timber and construction innovation at Swinerton. #contech #masstimber #aecbusiness https://lnkd.in/dE5RCp3b

Why has mass timber caught on more quickly in other parts of the world but not the U.S.? “European consumers are generally more willing to invest in enhanced value, while the North American market prioritizes meeting minimum requirements and minimizing first costs. Much of the value that mass timber can offer extends beyond these minimum requirements,” answers Lisa Podesto, the new director of mass timber and construction innovation at Swinerton. #contech #masstimber #aecbusiness https://lnkd.in/eXbmmAWh

What a brilliant project to be involved in. This case study shows how Glidevale Protects roofing and construction divisions can come together to offer a fabric first approach to any project.

With spring finally making an appearance, site visits are requiring considerably less wet weather gear.   Our Portfolio management team undertake regular site visits to see developments under construction. Development Monitor, Peter Messenger, recently visited Claydene Farm – a conversion of redundant agricultural buildings and a farmhouse into ten highly sustainable homes – to see how the Carbonlite Challenge pilot scheme was taking shape.   Pete commented "These houses, being built by QNEWHOMES, are expected to meet the exacting environmental standard set out in the RIBA Climate Challenge and it was fantastic to see the progress that has been made as the project passes the halfway mark of its construction timeline."   Site visits provide invaluable insights into schemes during the construction phase and allow us to measure progress against the original vision for projects – they are an essential part of our process in working with clients throughout the loan cycle.   #developmentfinance #property #smedevelopment #sitevisits