Eco-Friendly Building: Understanding the Environmental Impact of CLT Construction

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Jun 8, 2024 8:15:00 AM
CLT construction

Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) construction has seen a significant rise in popularity in recent years. This innovative building technique involves using multiple layers of wood panels that are glued together at right angles. The result is a strong and durable material that can be used for various applications in construction.

One of the main reasons for the rise of CLT construction is its environmental benefits. As concerns about climate change and sustainability continue to grow, architects, engineers, and builders are turning to CLT as an eco-friendlier alternative to traditional construction methods. BECK has responded to this concern with the LIGNOLOC® Wooden Nail System for sustainable fastening of CLT, LCLT, and NLT materials. Let’s explore more.


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Topics: Tools, lignoloc, Wooden Nails, wood, mass timber construction, modular construction, fastening system, Eco-Friendly Construction, top trends, manufactured panels, wooden nail system, durability, beechwood, clt panels, cross-laminated timber panels



Top Construction Innovations for 2024

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Jan 13, 2024 8:15:00 AM
The Ultimate Guide to Replacing a Subfloor

This year promises to be a forward-thinking year for the construction industry with profitability and expansion. Every year, current ideas and products are submitted to the market to make construction safer and more efficient. This year, two of the main focuses will be sustainability and automation, and BECK is a step ahead!


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Topics: Tools, lignoloc, engineered lumber, mass timber construction, collated fasteners, power tools, nail screws, home building, construction, Eco-Friendly Construction, top trends, sustainability, diamond coated, diamond coated fasteners, manufactured panels, wooden nail system, automation, sustainable building, fasco



Commercial Building Renovations: What You Need to Know

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Apr 22, 2023 7:30:00 AM
Commercial Building Renovations

For any construction business, commercial building renovation is a vital part of keeping your portfolio in top condition. It’s a massive market—in fact, the market size in the U.S. alone is a $46.2 billion dollar industry, and is expected to grow another 2.2% in 2023.

With such a booming industry, it’s important to have all the right tools—like ET&F® (a BECK member) fastening systems. These tools make for efficient commercial work, particularly when working with light gauge steel parts of the project. It’s also important to have the knowledge for tackling this kind of construction work. From understanding why renovations are important to knowing what needs to be done to prepare for them, here are some key insights into how you can make the most of your commercial building renovation jobs.


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Topics: Tools, ET&F, steel framing, Fiber Cement, power tools, fastening system, commercial building, construction, concrete, trim, trimfast, renovation, manufactured panels



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