(Mass) Timber!

Planting the seeds for industry innovation and growth by Jacquie Goodwill, OEDC MarCom Manager Washington has always been inspired by our forests. In an age where sustainability and stewardship are as crucial as yield, Washington continues to build on its legacy of...

Microsoft new data centers to use CLT.

By Robb Zerr, Managing Director, Rural & Marketing Services Cross-laminated timber has been around for some time now, but it’s finally getting some love from the technology industry that is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint. Microsoft has announced that...

CLT passes test and is off to University.

Katerra’s high volume cross-laminated-timber (CLT) factory has passed its first test, meeting all the 2018 International Building Code requirements for structural, fire and acoustics. The 270,000 square foot factory in Spokane Valley can now move onto delivering...