There are a number of different ways of building a timber frame construction, each with their own set of pros and cons. From the speed at which they can be constructed, to the eco-attributes of timber ...

Timber-frame construction puts gravity and lateral loads into fewer, larger members. It relies on exposed beams and open spans as defining architectural features. That differs from conventional wood ...

FrameTec’s robotic plant produces pre-cut framing with pre-marked layout details that it says can compress framing and construction timelines. The company positions its system as a potential solution ...