Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and glue-laminated timber (glulam) products are used in applications where they will be highly stressed under design loads. Drilling or notching LVL and glulam must typically be avoided. However, in...

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) launched a national guidance document for provinces and local governments considering implementing an energy benchmark program within their jurisdiction. Energy, Benchmarking, Reporting, and Disclosure in Canada: A Guide...