WHILE there are a few misconceptions around timbers fire performance, structural timber for roofing is both commonplace and performs well under fire conditions. As with every aspect of building, ...

A historically accurate replica of a wooden truss destroyed by fire at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral on view at the National Building Museum's Great Hall. (Courtesy the National Building Museum) As ...

The registration of the professional designation officially took place late last year, when the SAQA board registered 'certified timber roof truss designer' as an additional professional designation ...

Building regulations, set in place by bodies such as the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) after extensive research and consultation with industry experts, consider all aspects of a given ...

Operating in Balzac, Alberta, Darmac is involved in the fabrication of panelized and modular building components for residential construction. SASKATOON — Westcap Mgt. Ltd. announces that its ...

SASKATOON, SK, July 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Westcap Mgt. Ltd. ("Westcap") is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Timber-Tech Truss Limited Partnership ("Timber-Tech" or the "Company"), has ...

A new analysis could help architects and builders reduce the carbon footprint of truss structures, the crisscrossing struts that bolster bridges, towers, and buildings. Buildings are a big contributor ...

Timber Tech Truss was named Grand SAM Partner of the Year of this year’s Calgary Region SAM Awards. Managing partner and general manager for the Calgary division Wendy Going reflects on the award.