PAI featured in Nail-Laminated Timber (NLT) Publication

We are honoured to have our project MEC Head Office featured in the newest publication released by Naturally Wood: Version 2.0 of the Nail-Laminated Timber Canadian Design and Construction Guide.

The updated guide, originally published in 2017, continues to support excellence in nail-laminated timber (NLT) design and construction across Canada.

What’s new in version 2.0:
-Building codes: Incorporating the latest revisions to the National Building Code of Canada (NBC).
-Best practices: Including evolved techniques and knowledge.
-Market feedback: Addressing insights and suggestions from industry professionals.
-Tall timber construction provisions: Adding new guidelines for high-rise timber structures, known as Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC).
-Design and manufacturing standards: Updating to reflect the latest industry standards according to CSA O125 and CSA O86.
-Guidance for NLT in walls: Providing more detailed recommendations for wall applications.

Co-edited by Rebecca Holt, M.Urb at hcma and Carla Dickof at Fast + Epp, with contributions from over 10 expert practitioners committed to advancing mass timber construction, the guide offers practical strategies and advice for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective use of NLT in roofs, floors, and walls. It supplements traditional wood design and construction practices with real-world examples and current industry insights.

Thank you to all who were involved in creating this great resource for our industry and spreading knowledge of mass timber building design and construction.

Click here to download the free issue!