Mass Timber Market Updates - August 2023 - Week Thirtytwo

Prepare to journey into the mesmerizing world of mass timber construction around the globe. Unravel fascinating details about the cutting-edge developments in Sydney, Australia, where two significant designs are set to redefine architectural standards. Get the inside scoop on the Red Sea Destination Project, marking progress like never before and setting the stage for regenerative tourism. You'll be on the edge of your seat as we reveal the tallest mass timber project in the United States, a beacon in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions.

Be the first to know about the British Columbia government's generous funding for the province's mass timber demonstration program, nurturing growth and innovation. Then, celebrate Nashville's bold step towards a greener future as we discuss their recent inclusion in the International Building Code. This episode is more than just news; it's an in-depth exploration of the evolution and growth of mass timber construction. From Sydney to Nashville, we're tearing down borders to bring you the latest and greatest in the field. Whether you're just waking up or winding down for the day, this week's episode is a must-listen. Tune in and let's explore the future, one timber project at a time.

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Episode Transcript

Paul (00:01):
Ladies and gentlemen, we are live.
This is the moment you all havebeen waiting for.
It's time for the globalsensation the one the only, the

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oldest you've ever made itAnyway podcast in the world.
The past Timber constructionpodcast, and now here's what's
right about your house.

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Good morning, good afternoonall, good evening Wherever
you're on the world today,welcome to the Mass Timber
Construction podcast.
My name is Paul Kremer, yourhost, and we take a look at mass
timber construction around theworld each week to tell you
about the projects that aremaking impact on the global
stage.
Before we begin, though, makesure that you never miss an

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Thanks very much for joining usagain for another week.
Let's have a look at what'smaking news around the world

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this week, in mass timberlandand in Australia.
First up, a practice in Sydneycalled Choffery has won a design
competition for two significantbuildings in a place called
Paramatta, at what's called thewaterfront.
The 52 story mixed use tower isan eight story high commercial
building, and the eight storyhigh commercial building will be

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built from mass timber.
The mass timber structure willbe redefining the architectural
statement of the building in thearea, bringing a warmth and
natural tactility to the project, says the architects in the
statement.
The tall tower will housearrangement apartments and a
five story podium which will beaccommodating a 4000 square foot

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commercial and retail residence.
If you'd like to see more aboutthis amazing project in Sydney,
australia, please head to ourLinkedIn feed page and you can
have a look there.
The British Columbia governmentis at it again and is just
recently announced it'sproviding more than $4 million
to the provinces mass timberdemonstration program, or the

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MTDP.
The funding is for incrementalcosts in the design and
construction of buildings thatshowcase emerging new mass
timber, mass timber hybridsystems and construction
processes.
It builds on BC's globalleadership in the area
developing and utilizing masstimber product technologies and
services to reduce greenhousegas emissions.

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Two of Diamond Schmitt'sprojects are among the list of
eight demonstration projects andfour research projects that
received a grant.
So congratulations to everyonewho's been in the next round of
BC grant investment, includingDiamond Schmitt, for your work.
If you'd like to see thedesigns for these projects again
, please head to the mass timberconstruction journal LinkedIn

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feed.
And about two years ago wereported on the Red Sea global.
The RSG multi project developerbehind the world's most
ambitious regenerative tourismdestination has released a
comprehensive update on theconstruction progress across
phase one of the Red Seadestination project.
This month, in August, markssix years since the Red Sea was

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first announced by his RoyalHighness, the Saudi Crown,
prince Muhammad bin Salim, asthe international tourist
destination as part of theKingdom's 2030 vision.
And now the Red Sea's firstthree hotels in the phases one
of the International Airport areon track to open later this
year, and the latestconstruction update reveals the

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remarkable progress achievedacross the destination,
including a future further 13hotels and supporting
infrastructure.
And to the United States.
Now and the data sciencebuilding in Philly's tallest
mass timber project in theUnited States is increasing its
efforts to reduce greenhousecarbon gas emissions, which has

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had a federal funding governmenttarget of eliminating carbon by
2050.
Gutman Hall is a perfectexample of what the effort of a
six story structure that's beingbuilt through use of mass
timber construction and themethod of building and
assembling of large engineeredwood panels from a prefabricated
approach to construction,reporting a total of 82

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truckloads of mass timberconstruction products that will
be assembled on site using theframe and new for the new data
science building, according toKSS Architects.
If you'd like to see more aboutthis impressive project in
Philly, please head to our masstimber construction journal
LinkedIn feed and you'll be ableto see more then Staying in the

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US now and we'd like to extendan amazing welcome to the family
to Nashville for signing up forthe International Building Code
, the IBC 21.
Mayor John Cooper signed theagreement and making it law,
amending the metro building codeand adopting the new standards,
including the regulation ofmass timber construction.

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The passage of this legislationhas been welcomed by the
department with Metro codes,interim director Byron Hall,
stating as the need forresidential commercial space
continues to grow in Nashville,it's vital that Metro buildings
code continue to adapt and adoptnew and environmental ways for
builders to create innovative,cost-effective and

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environmentally friendlysolutions for structural systems
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Fantastic to have you on boardNashville.
Welcome to the party.
So that's it, folks.
That's all we've got time forthis week in mass timber
construction land, with a veryquick update for you doing the
global round, some interestingnews coming from all corners of
the world this week.

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We look forward to bringing thenews next week as well.
Please make sure you like,subscribe, comment and give us
some positive feedback for allof the efforts that we put into
bringing you the news from masstimber construction land around
the world each week, and thankyou very much for tuning into
this episode.
Good morning, good afternoon orgood night.

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I'm Paul Kramer signing off foranother week of the mass timber
construction podcast.
You.