But while it may be lighter, there’s debate about whether wood construction is actually cheaper. “You don’t put sleeves in wood because (the wood) comes in a slab, pre-made, so you have to bore holes in the wood,” he said. In theory, wood buildings should be quicker to construct because the product arrives prefabricated — unlike concrete, which takes time to form on site. And as for the future of wood buildings? “As it becomes more mainstream, perhaps it will compete with steel and concrete,” Roy said.

Source: thestar February 10, 2019 23:03 UTC