Wood Industry Fall 2021

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INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION Mass timber impacting how we approach cabinetry By Sarah Hicks Element5 4-storey, 40-unit modular apartment building

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s we look to the future, it’s clear the next big step toward sustainable development involves the increased use of mass timber and a greater degree of off-site prefabrication. Factory-built solutions are the key to the significant gains in construction efficiency and building performance that we need to improve our built environment and reduce its carbon footprint.

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