"More than a century after steel and concrete became the standard for building high-rises, the humble tree is making a comeback."
- Bloomberg Business, in the article "Skyscrapers Made of Wood Are Making a Comeback"
Swinerton stands at the forefront of this resurgence.
Continue to learn about Swinerton's mass timber expertise.
Swinerton leads the design, engineering, procurement, logistics, and installation process to deliver mass timber buildings for all types of commercial use.
Swinerton's innovative mass timber solutions and dedication to craftsmanship set it apart. The general contractor's response to an industry need demonstrates this: With erecting mass timber buildings a rare skill in the marketplace, Swinerton developed its own skilled craftsmen to assemble mass timber frames.
Swinerton's mass timber projects include one of the largest cross laminated timber (CLT) projects in the country: the 156,000-square-foot First Tech Federal Credit Union in Beaverton, Oregon.
Swinerton leads the mass timber conversation.
In the Southeast, Swinerton leaders are presenting during the February 27 AIA Charlotte conference "Experience Speaks: Mass Timber Design, Construction & Lessons Learned" and the WoodWorks "Southeast Wood Design Symposium" event on February 28 in Birmingham, Alabama.
COST
In mass timber, cost-effectiveness means a value-driven solution that fully utilizes the benefits of mass timber - both functionally with its structural properties and aesthetically through its ability to warm interior spaces.
Swinerton partners with project stakeholders to land this result.
SELF-PERFORM GENERAL CONTRACTOR
By self-performing mass timber buildings, Swinerton controls quality, schedule, budget and safety for clients.
Given this experience, Swinerton is positioned to continue driving the mass timber movement.
Photo credits: Bittermann Photography, Mike Brewington, Jackie Shumaker Photography