Revolutionizing sustainable construction: Introducing Wood100®DLT by International Timberframes

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As the benefits of mass timber have become truly understood, architects, engineers and builders are realizing the potential of dowel-laminated timber (DLT) as a healthy, sustainable, and energy efficient option.

Firm crafts mass timber daycare facility in Ontario

The new childcare centre in St. Thomas in Ontario, designed by the architect, Curran Gacesa Slote Architects (CGS Architects), utilizes cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glue-laminated timber (GLT), enhancing its structural integrity and esthetic appeal.

Montreal-based homebuilder to build another condo in downtown Toronto

Montreal-based homebuilder, Broccolini, plans to build a second mixed-use condominium on River Street in downtown Toronto, aiming to offer affordable housing with all 388 residential suites.

Global 3D printing competition kicks off with focus on affordable housing

Construction technology company, ICON, has opened submissions for Initiative 99, a global architecture competition for 3D-printed affordable housing that can be built under $99,000 (USD).

N.S. seeks input on proposed built environment accessibility standard

Nova Scotia is looking for feedback from residents on the proposed built environment accessibility standard. The proposed standard focuses on new construction and major renovations.

Specifying resinous flooring according to different chemistries

There are some flooring chemistries that have existed in North America for more than 15 years but are rarely specified relative to their epoxy counterparts. Epoxy has become the Kleenex or Band-Aid of resinous flooring. This being said, every construction project has certain needs that cannot always be solved by only specifying one flooring type or chemistry.