Is B.C. the leader in mass timber?
Construction Canada
AI Article Summary
British Columbia (B.C.) is a leader in mass timber construction, with the highest number of mass timber buildings in North America. Recent amendments to the B.C. Building Code have increased the allowable height for mass timber buildings and expanded the types of permissible structures, facilitating greater design flexibility and cost efficiency. Despite challenges such as scaling up manufacturing and navigating regulatory hurdles, B.C. is investing in local manufacturing and exploring hybrid structural systems to bolster its mass timber industry. The integration of mass timber is poised to enhance sustainability and human well-being while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
