Wood ion
Below are articles from the latest Wood ion Special Feature, published May 27, 2021 by Journal of Commerce.
Feature Articles - Wood ion
Time to study MTC’s ethical carbon sourcing
A tree growing in the forest, planted 30 years ago and now standing 50 feet tall...
Resource
If you like wood, you’ll love West Coast First Nations architecture
The extensive use of wood is one of the characteristics of First Nations archite...
Projects , Resource
Edmonton build using MPP opens new door for mass timber
When the City of Edmonton's new $153.4 Coronation Park and Recreation Centre beg...
Resource
Mass timber beam connector could be a game-changer for fire protection
A mass timber beam/column connector developed by two Lakehead University researc...
Resource , Technology
CLT core used to rapidly build KW women’s shelter
Addressing Canada’s housing crisis through programs such as the federal governme...
Projects , Resource
Havergal College project a wood use award winner
Set in almost idyllic setting in north Toronto, an independent private girls’ sc...
Projects , Resource
Welland, Ont. commits to wood construction in drive for sustainability
As part of its commitment to sustainability, the City of Welland, Ont. has embra...
Infrastructure , Resource
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Top 20 U.S. Mega Project Starts
In 2020, there were 11 projects valued at $1 billion or more each, and 26 projects of 1 million square feet or more each.
Canada's Urban Population Growth
This infographic looks at the surge in Canada's urban population growth.
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Metro Vancouver board chair pushes back on calls for North Shore wastewater plant project info
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