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Can timber transform the speed and ease of construction in the commercial sector?

There is a huge opportunity for cross-laminated timber adoption in commercial real estate
Helen Bennett. (M3)
Helen Bennett. (M3)
By Helen Bennett
M3 Consulting
February 13, 2026 | 7:00 AM

The rise of engineered wood products like cross-laminated timber has created new opportunities to use timber in construction without compromising on quality, strength or durability. One of the most compelling advantages of CLT is the unrivalled speed it can bring to project delivery.

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