Canada Wood Group’s Market News and Insights Feb 2025

Canada Wood Group
February 3, 2025
Category: Wood, Paper & Green Building
Region: Canada, International

Don’t miss these headlines and more in the February Market News and Insights:

  • Canada Wood Japan Achieves Shear Wall Multiplier 20 Breakthrough, Advancing Midrise Wood Construction 
    Canada Wood Japan, with support from the Government of Alberta, has developed a shear wall exceeding a multiplier of 20, tailored for Japan’s growing mid-rise wood construction sector. This advancement enhances earthquake resistance, aligning with the country’s strict seismic codes. 
  • Successful 90-Minute Fireproofing Tests Pave Way for Cost-Effective 2×4 Midrise Construction in Japan 
  • Expanding connections at the Smart Furniture Show 2024 – From high-end furniture to saunas, B.C. wood is finding a growing market in Vietnam.
  • Platform Frame Construction: Expanding Non-Residential Knowledge – Canada Wood Japan partnered with Japan Federation of Construction Contractors to showcase Canadian wood construction. 
  • Governing sustainably – western hemlock adds a touch of sophistication to Indian civic hall 

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