As Canada grapples with the urgent need for quick, affordable, and sustainable building practices, mass timber is emerging as a promising solution. Mass timber is gaining traction for its environmental benefits. It is a cost efficient solution that has the potential to transform the construction industry. Despite currently making up only 1% of all construction in Canada, mass timber is rapidly becoming a favored choice across Canada. It is a greener alternative to traditional building materials like steel and concrete.
Already, provinces like British Columbia and Quebec are at the forefront of adapting building codes to allow the use of mass timber in high rise buildings, in some cases up to 18 storeys. Growing confidence across Canada in mass timber construction is convincing developers in other provinces such as in Alberta to consider the feasibility of building with mass timber. Further expansion of the mass timber sector will create significant economic benefits for the economy. Growing use of prefabrication also drives innovation forwards as more companies develop new methods and technologies that take advantage of the strength of mass timber.
Massive Canada is a staunch supporter of mass timber construction. The firm plays a leading role in mass timber innovations. With several multi-family projects using pre-fabricated modular construction on the horizon, Massive Canada stands ready to drive the innovative spirit of the industry forward.
For more detailed information on the developments in mass timber construction, you can read the full article on CBC News.
