It can't cost less than cheap construction, can it?

It can't cost less than cheap construction, can it?

Let's ignore quality. Let's ignore sustainability. Lets pretend that money is the only think that matters.  1) Mass timber kits are a fixed cost.   Unlike stick-framed unit, Red Falls Timber will pro...
You know, Fasteners...

You know, Fasteners...

Mass timber is amazing, but (it's a secret) connections are actually what it is all about.    In a mass timber building expect the connections and accessories to be in the range of 10% - 15% of your...
BIM - Levels of Development

BIM - Levels of Development

Designing a building for prefabrication is a linear process. Naming the phases of design is useful in establishing milestones while advancing a digital fabrication model or BIM model. Building Inform...
Phased Approach to Prefab

Phased Approach to Prefab

Designing a prefabricated building is a lot of work, and the pay-off can be fantastic, but not every project is the right fit. Before you commit to building with Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), Glue La...