Is Wood the Future of New School Construction? “Supporters hail mass timber’s potential: the ability to speed up construction timelines in an industry plagued by inefficiencies; less environmental wear and tear; an attractive visual aesthetic; and the economic contribution of skilled jobs in an emerging industry.” They’re also quick to note wood construction at this… Continue reading Benefits of Building Schools with Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
How Engineered Wood Products Are Changing the Way We Build
These innovative mass timber projects are changing the way we think about building with wood. Wood has been the go-to building material since the dawn of humanity, however, the advancements in the wood products industry have made this “old” standby seem new again. The beneficial properties and pleasing aesthetics of engineered products are inspiring… Continue reading How Engineered Wood Products Are Changing the Way We Build
Increased Exposure to Wood Can Improve Health and Well Being
Growing Evidence Suggests Biophilic Designs of Hospitals, Offices, Schools, and Other Buildings Can Regulate Stress Levels Wood has been used as a building material for thousands of years, but we’re only beginning to truly understand its benefits. Building with wood has not merely practical and environmental benefits, but it has also been linked to better… Continue reading Increased Exposure to Wood Can Improve Health and Well Being
Twelve Facts About Engineered Wood You May Not Know
Photo @ APA — The Engineered Wood Association Since launching as a small business distributing mill supplies to the wood products industry in 1952, we’ve always had the same credo: Partnering through service, innovation, and integrity. This core belief drives our quest to find custom, innovative solutions to serve the wood products industry. WVCO works… Continue reading Twelve Facts About Engineered Wood You May Not Know
Major Milestones of the Softwood Plywood Industry
Article Source: www.apawood.org/apas-history The average person may not realize the significance of the softwood plywood industry to our economy and culture. Since our roots are in the wood products industry, we thought it would be interesting to take a look back at the history of the softwood plywood Industry and the impact it has had… Continue reading Major Milestones of the Softwood Plywood Industry
WVCO looks back on 2019 – the year of innovation.
2019 was a year of innovation. The wood products industry thrived as game-changing technology was introduced into the marketplace while cross-laminated timber, known for its economic advantages, construction quality, durability, sustainability, and aesthetics, was embraced by more architects and construction companies around the world. There were great advances made in automation that will make manufacturing… Continue reading WVCO looks back on 2019 – the year of innovation.
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