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Across North America, we’re seeing growing interest in using wood for commercial construction—it’s a renaissance of sorts, driven by a number of factors. More focus on sustainability, evolving building codes, more knowledge about wood’s capabilities and access to innovative products - allowing us to build higher, finish faster and reduce cost. -
As wood use grows, particularly for commercial and multi-family construction, so does the potential impact on North American forests. Can we meet increased demand while continuing to manage our forests in a sustainable manner?
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As we work to make CLT a material of choice, we also need to consider the human side of the equation. How will increased demand for wood impact economies, mills and the people who work in them?
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Check any newsstand and you’ll see headlines filled with concern over the environment. And it’s not just scientists who are alarmed; even Rolling Stone magazine weighed in with a recent article warning us about the dire consequences of our carbon emissions. Is it too late? Can wood construction do anything to help save our planet?
