Is mass timber the next big thing in cheaper, greener construction? More provinces are saying yes

Interest is growing in mass-timber construction and new manufacturing facilities are popping up all over Canada. Proponents say the material is more sustainable and faster to work with than concrete and steel, but some builders and climate experts are skeptical.

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