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CBC Feature: Mass timber construction is on the rise. Could it help the housing crisis?
There’s been an increase in large-scale building projects using mass timber, otherwise known as engineered wood. Experts say the material offers several benefits compared to steel and concrete — including sustainability and speed. CBC reporter Talia Ricci explores whether it could be part of a solution to Toronto’s housing crisis. Featuring Adjunct Professor Kelly Alverez Doran and the Mass Timber Institute.
View the full CBC feature HERE.