The International Mass Timber Conference is the largest gathering of cross-laminated timber and other mass timber experts in the world, with a special focus on manufacturing and construction. Over 1,500 experts from 28 countries attended in 2019. MARCH 24–26, 2020…
With an increase in wood-frame buildings, more designers are seeking information on code-compliant and constructible detailing. Many are unsure of the code’s requirements for details, specifically at the intersection of rated assemblies and where structure and fire protection meet. This…
The expanding use of wood-frame and mass timber construction for mid- and high-rise projects is allowing architects and engineers to creatively achieve marketplace distinction. Increasingly, wood buildings of five, six and more stories are rising up among traditional concrete and…
Hawaii Wood Utilization Team (HWUT) featured in Hawaii Building Industry magazine December's publication. Connecting to Hawaii's Wood Industry: A new directory is designed to help make products more accessible. Read the article: Building with Wood_December-2019
Hawai‘i Island (February 5, 2020) — The mission to promote healthy and productive forests and a sustainable forest industry through forest management, education, planning, information exchange, and advocacy has been the seed for many Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association (HFIA) forest…