Timber in Multi-storey Construction

Timber is one of the oldest construction materials, while it is widely used across the world, steel and concrete are often still the materials of choice for larger residential and commercial buildings. This is starting to change in response to global climate challenges as timber is seen as a sustainable alternative to other traditional construction materials because it is the only building material that can be grown and needs low energy to produce the final product.

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