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Beyond sustainability: four remarkable benefits of mass timber

Mass timber is gaining popularity among builders and architects around the globe, often because of its environmental benefits. But there are more reasons to work with this material than meet the eye. Think faster speed to market possibilities, higher yield rental rates and a positive impact on future occupants’ wellbeing to name a few.

Here are four benefits to building with this sustainable resource
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CDUS participates in Boston accelerator to explore possibilities of mass timber

Skanska USA Commercial Development’s Longwood Place project was selected to participate in the Boston Mass Timber Accelerator. Our team received a $25,000 grant and technical assistance to explore the feasibility and embodied carbon potential of using mass timber construction.

Read about our team’s key takeaways

Innovations in flight: Key construction trends across aviation

As air travel returns to pre-pandemic levels and the federal government pumps more than $1 billion into airport modernization efforts this year alone, the aviation industry is poised for big shifts.

Key trends we’re seeing in the aviation sector

Unlocking business insights with data

At Skanska, we must continually innovate and implement new and efficient ways of working that support our people and exceed our customers’ expectations. One way we aim to do this is through our Data Program.

How knowledge sharing and data safeguarded a project’s schedule

A look inside Nashville’s 99 percent mass timber building

Skanska's Nashville team recently completed The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee's new headquarters, which connects leading charities in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky to funding and nonprofit support. The modern two-story office building features meeting spaces, offices, a reception area and cross-laminated timber as the basis of design.

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