Mass Timber Aerospace Project Uses Innovative Truss System Johanna Knapschaefer A new museum/hanger in British Columbia mirrors the shapes and curves of a plane Reprinted courtesy of Engineering News-Record, copyright BNP Media, February 7, 2022, all rights reserved. While having lunch with his executive director at the Four Points hotel in British Columbia’s... Read More June 2022 Issue #14275 Page 112
All Things Wood: Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction Course Frank Woeste After a three-year absence, Virginia Tech is offering its popular two-day course on topics related to wood construction. On May 17–18 in Blacksburg, VA, the Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction course will address wood truss design, in-service performance, and installation... Read More March 2022 Issue #14272 Page 90
How CLT and Mass Timber Technologies May Revolutionize Skyscapes Michael Weber Over the last decade — in outlets reaching from construction industry journals to the Boston Globe and the Economist; from CNN and Fast Company to Popular Mechanics; to Nautilus and TED talks — we’ve been hearing increasingly about mass timber and related phenomena:... Read More December 2021 Issue #13269 Page 112
The Last Word: CLT Revisited Joe Kannapell Do CMs have a role in Cross Laminated Timber Structures? I returned to the Apex Plaza (described on these pages in April 2021, The Last Word on CLT – Cross Laminated Timber) to find out. On my prior trip, I marveled at the beauty of the fully exposed beams, columns, and CLT floor panels.... Read More December 2021 Issue #13269 Page 138
Taking It to the Next Level: Hundegger + Simpson Strong-Tie Steve Shrader Have you heard the news? On September 10, Simpson Strong-Tie announced the formation of our new partnership. Officially, Simpson Strong-Tie has begun “a direct investment into the North America Hundegger equipment sales and service representative partner, Hundegger USA, LC.” So,... Read More October 2021 Issue #13267 Page 79
CNC = CLT: Growing Mass Timber in Arkansas Steve Shrader In December 2019, Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation, the leading mass timber manufacturer in North America, announced the expansion of its operations into the United States, with a plant in Conway, Arkansas, set to open in mid-2021. The Canadian-based company, in which Walmart has made an... Read More June 2021 Issue #13263 Page 70
The Last Word: The Last Word on CLT – Cross Laminated Timber Joe Kannapell While admiring a Mass Timber building rising nearby, I wanted to find out if CMs can benefit from this business. Katerra apparently thinks so, first becoming a CM and later a CLT manufacturer. So far, the supply of CLT is limited – the Katerra plant is 2500 miles from this Virginia jobsite... Read More April 2021 Issue #13261 Page 154
Massive Moves for Mass Timber Chris Scott Mass Timber, CLT, and Solid Wood are all terms that you have been increasingly hearing. As the Virtual International Mass Timber Conference is approaching (March 30 – April 1), let’s take a closer look at Mass Timber and how Stiles Machinery continues to strengthen and position... Read More February 2021 Issue #13259 Page 71
Continuing to Build Strong Partnerships for the Industry Chris Scott Last month’s article, Stiles Machinery Is Ready to Be a Part of Your Team, focused on how Stiles Machinery values teamwork and partnerships. This month, I’m proud to highlight Stiles’ strong partnership with MINDA and the newly founded MINDA North America in Granite, North... Read More December 2020 Issue #12257 Page 69
Looking to the Future After 10 Years as an Independent Trade Association Jackson Morrill Earlier this year, the American Wood Council (AWC) marked its 10th year as an independent trade association. Over this time, AWC has been guided by President & CEO Robert Glowinski, who is retiring at the end of the year. In mid-September, I had the privilege of taking the helm as... Read More October 2020 Issue #12255 Page 110