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Clearspan 130 feet? No problem! Twenty glulam beams measuring 130' long, 6.5' tall, and weighing over 13 tons each span the courts at this mass timber masterpiece, the Victory Capital Performance Center in San Antonio. Architect: ZGF Architects Engineer: Arup GC: Joeris General Contractors, LLC CLT Panel Manufacturer: SmartLam North America™

Ever wonder how safe exterior wall cross-laminated timber panels can perform in a fire? Our team worked with a coalition of mass timber leaders to find this out! In 2022, Timberlab, Mithun, Arup, SmartLam North America™, ROCKWOOL Group, and Rothoblaas conducted NFPA 285 fire testing on exterior cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels to evaluate their performance under fire exposure conditions. The NFPA test is an industry-standard method for assessing the fire propagation characteristics of exterior wall assemblies that contain combustible components. This test aimed to verify the safety and resilience of CLT when used in these exterior applications. The results demonstrated that the panels effectively resisted fire spread, meeting the necessary fire safety code standards. "The fire test requires a two-story wall test assembly with a window opening in the lower room. The test includes the use of two separate gas burners. One is located within the lower story room and ignites at the start of the test. This burner provides a simulated interior fire that replicates the ASTM E119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials fire curve that is used to determine fire resistance. After five minutes of testing, a second gas burner is ignited outside the window to simulate large external flames. This protocol is to replicate a fire that starts internally, breaches a window or wall, and then grows on the exterior face of the building." - WoodWorks (NFPA 285 Test Summary, 2023) Hans-Erik Blomgren PE SE | David Barber | Joseph Swain | Scott Breneman Timberlab: https://lnkd.in/gMGph-Eq WoodWorks: https://lnkd.in/e9XZs6U9 Images by Erika Edwards #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #crosslaminatedtimber #clt #cltbuilding #woodengineering #firetest #wooddesign #timberdesign #timberengineering #timberindustry #woodbuilding #forestnetwork

Supporting our military isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we actively do. Whether it’s partnering on crucial projects like this, recruiting veterans into key operational roles at SmartLam North America™, or participating in community events, our commitment to those who serve runs deep. This 74,000 SF, five-story, 127-room hotel, completed as part of the PAL program, stands as a testament to that commitment. Not only is it the third mass timber hotel designed and completed by Lendlease for the program, but it’s also the first to use American-produced Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) from our facility in Columbia Falls, MT. Completed in 2019, this project met the rigorous Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection (ATFP) requirements, finishing 37% faster than traditional methods with just an 11-man crew—7 of whom were veterans trained on-site. The efficiency gains were substantial, with a 40% reduction in crew size and man-hours and a 20% overall project schedule savings, thanks to innovative approaches like bath PODs and prefabricated mechanical ducting. This innovative project was brought to life through the collaboration of many esteemed partners: Lendlease served as the Design/Build Contractor, Charles Starck, RA, AIA as the Design Architect, Design Manager, and Architect of Record, Jeff Morrow as Program Manager, ChastainSkillman | DCCM as Civil Engineer and Landscape Architect, Kargozian & Case as Blast Resistance Design Engineer, LK Architecture as MEP Engineers, Morrissey Engineering as Telecommunication Engineers, REST EASY LLC as Developer/Owner, SCA Consulting Engineers as Structural Engineers, and SmartLam North America™ as the Timber Supplier. #MassTimber #MilitarySupport #CLT #VeteranEmployment #PALProgram #SustainableBuilding #ConstructionInnovation #BuildingExcellence #CommunitySupport

Corey Hokanson highlighted this impressive #masstimber build shared by by SmartLam North America™. The San Antonio Spurs new training facility will become the largest mass timber build in Texas and the largest training facility in professional sports in the US with #glulam beams that are 40m long, 2m deep, and weigh 13 tons. Read more in their post below. Architecture: ZGF Architects Multi-disciplinary Engineering: Arup (Structural: Nate Warner, PE SE) Installation: Timberlyne Group Contractor: Joeris General Contractors, LLC CLT Manufacturer: SmartLam North America™ Glulam Manufacturer: American Laminators ____ ✅🔔 If you appreciate our posts, please follow, like, or share for more and scroll hundreds of quality posts on mass timber projects.

🏨 Building #CrossLaminatedTimber hotels on military bases, who would have thought this penciled out?   👀 Well, it does, it's beautiful. Project: JBLM in Tacoma, Washington   🔨 Joint Base Lewis McChord was Lendlease's first Candlewood Suites hotel to be built in a seismic zone, and they nailed it. 🏔️ Tacoma, WA, home of stratovolcanoes, is a high earthquake area & requires additional engineering collaboration to use #CLT in seismic areas.   🚧 How does it shake out?   📝 Design Specifications: ✅ 74,879 Square feet ✅ 5-Stories ✅ 127 Rooms ✅ Completed October 2019   🔨 The first military base hotel to use American-produced #CLT by Smartlam in Columbia Falls, Montana.   This project had pre-fabricated bathroom pods, which sped up the project schedule.   🎆 Military families face challenges often, so resting and relaxing in a candlewood suite made of wood is a luxury.   Fully equipped kitchens in guest rooms, business and fitness centers, and guest laundry.   🥓 Are you hungry?   Get a hot breakfast, and 24/7 cupboard to grab food and drinks out of, this is a dream for weary travelers.   Do you think the US Government is starting to catch on to building with wood? . . . . #MassTimber #CrossLaminatedTimber #MassTimberConstruction (Pictures: Candra Burns from Talking Forests) 

a hyperlocal approach to architecture We’re thrilled to showcase the completed UF MASS Haptic Pavilion, a true testament to innovation and collaboration. Located at the heart of the University of Florida campus, just south of the Reitz Union North Lawn, this is the first mass timber structure on campus. It serves as a versatile space that transforms throughout the day—offering a place for teaching, respite from Florida’s intense sun and rains, game day gatherings, and standing as a beacon of hyper-local/regional wood building.  Utilizing the Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) at the University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences Austin Cary Forest as our material depot, we embraced a hyper-local strategy for both material sourcing and architectural design. A #3d scan of the forest helped identify low-grade trees that could be up-cycled into structural elements: a process addressing the question of #energy and #carbon in contemporary building practices. The selected trees were then analyzed and digitally cut into structural elements to be deployed in the MASS Haptic pavilion as structural members. The roof plane is from regionally sourced SYP material thanks to Rex Lumber and made into #clt panels by SmartLam North America™. A heartfelt thank you to all our partners for their invaluable support and collaboration. This project would not have been possible without your contributions! University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Rex Lumber, SmartLam North America™, USDA Forest Service, Britt, Peters and Associates, Walbridge, minimal impact engineering, Rothoblaas, Softwood Lumber Board, Justin Owen, Scott Sager.

In the U.S., Southern Yellow Pine Mass Timber is still in the first quarter but, with 3 point shooters like SmartLam North America™, our SYP gameplan is proving itself! #WorkingForests #WeWood

Our first post about the San Antonio Spurs' new training facility got so much attention that we just have to share even more pictures! We’re proud to be the first mass timber manufacturer to supply materials for a project of this scale. As the largest mass timber construction in Texas and the biggest mass timber training facility in U.S. professional sports, this project marks a significant milestone for both SmartLam North America™ and the industry. We’re seeing an exciting trend with more North American sports franchises choosing mass timber to complement their future state-of-the-art facilities. The combination of sustainability, strength, and aesthetic appeal makes mass timber the perfect choice for creating inspiring and innovative environments for athletes at the top of their game. * #MassTimber #SmartLamNorthAmerica #SportsFacilities #SanAntonioSpurs #SustainableBuilding #InnovationInConstruction #CLT #Glulam #FutureOfSports #BuildingExcellence

We're thrilled to be part of a game-changing project that’s as impressive as Coach Gregg Popovich’s legendary career! The San Antonio Spurs' new 134,000-square-foot training facility is set to become the largest mass timber construction in Texas and the biggest mass timber training facility in U.S. professional sports. This state-of-the-art hub in Northwest San Antonio will be home to the Spurs and their rising phenom, Victor Wembanyama. The facility will feature everything needed to keep the team at the top of their game, including practice courts, environmental training rooms, therapy pools, a sensory deprivation tank, a team dining room, and a performance kitchen. At the heart of this facility are twenty incredible glulam beams, each 130 feet long, 6.5 feet tall, and weighing over 13 tons—just like the Spurs, they’re built to last! Bringing this landmark project to life is a fantastic team of partners: Arup is leading the structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, acoustic, audiovisual, IT, and lighting design, Timberlyne Group is handling the installation, Nate Warner, PE SE is serving as the structural engineer, Joeris General Contractors, LLC is the general contractor, ZGF Architects is the architect, and SmartLam North America™ is proud to supply the Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT).

We're excited to showcase our innovative LEED Gold-certified project, which involved the adaptive reuse of an historic lacquer and paint factory in San Francisco’s warehouse district. Building D, part of a complex of alphabetically named structures, is a testament to San Francisco's post-1906 earthquake industrialization. Retaining the original brick shell, new steel king post trusses were nestled against the original heavy timber roof beams. This allowed the team to level the old roof while preserving the building’s historic geometry. Wood played a crucial role in transforming the interior from a cold, earthquake-vulnerable shell to a seismically upgraded, visually warm, and inviting space. CLT diaphragms suspended from trusses were essential for the seismic upgrade, creating valuable floor space with exceptional vantage points and allowing for a column-free lower level. The roof was reframed above the reconfigured trusses with light-frame wood construction, accommodating a continuous ridge skylight with integrated plywood shear panels. This project was made possible through the collaboration of our esteemed partners: Comstock Companies served as the developer and building owner, GPLA, Inc were the structural engineers, MARCY WONG & DONN LOGAN ARCHITECTS and Peter Logan Architecture & Design were the architects, RedBuilt, LLC supplied the timber, Rod Heisler Construction was the general contractor, and SmartLam North America™ provided the Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT).