Forest Solutions Group’s Post

The #WorldArchitectureDay provides a unique opportunity to showcase the merits of wood as building material. Innovative and circular ways to use wood in construction allow to avoid greenhouse gas emissions, and even store carbon for decades. For structure, joinery, carpentry, insulation, decoration ..., wood is a material of choice. J.M. Huber Corporation , member of our Forest Solutions Group , contributes to durable and sustainable buildings. #buildwithwood #bioeconomy #netzero

In today’s construction landscape, sustainability is no longer a choice – it’s a necessity. Traditional flooring and waterproofing systems often emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that harm both human health and the environment. At the same time, their performance weakens under industrial stress, leading to frequent repairs and higher lifecycle costs. That’s where Amshield Deck® & Drythane® set a new benchmark. ✅ Zero VOCs → Safe for applicators, occupants, and the planet. ✅ 100% Solids Formulation → No shrinkage, no compromise, just long-lasting protection. ✅ Strength + Sustainability → Tensile strength up to 37 N/mm² and crack-bridging up to 10 mm, ensuring structures remain durable for decades. By combining eco-friendliness with unmatched durability, these solutions help industries achieve greener operations without sacrificing performance. For builders, structural engineers, contractors, and architects, this means stronger floors, safer environments, and long-term cost savings. The future of industrial flooring isn’t just about strength – it’s about sustainable strength. #AmshieldDeck #Drythane #SustainableConstruction #ZeroVOC #GreenBuilding #IndustrialFlooring #ConstructionInnovation #CivilEngineering #StructuralEngineering #EcoFriendlySolutions #uniqueconstructionchemicals

Porotherm Blocks work In order to reduce dead load on the existing building or when we plan to go eco friendly construction, we use porotherm blocks walls and in this video we have showed how to use tool to spread mortar uniformly. This way when we use required tool, we can speed up work reducing on manual intervention to achieve better workmanship, it also saves time and deliver better results.

🏗️ Modern construction doesn’t rely on native hardwoods. Engineered wood from plantations = strong, sustainable, jobs-rich. It’s time to expand plantations and invest in innovation. #FutureForests #QldForests

As mass timber construction gains momentum around the world, one design question consistently comes up: 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Our latest 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧 dives deep into this decision - examining performance, practical implications, and real test data to support your design choices.   🔹 𝐖𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (e.g. concrete, screed, gypsum toppings) deliver: • High robustness and durability • Fire and moisture protection • Mass for acoustic performance • Flexibility to integrate heating systems However, they also bring added weight, complexity, embodied carbon, and offer less flexibility once installed.   🔹 𝐃𝐫𝐲, 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 offer: • Speed of installation • Lightweight construction • Design flexibility and adaptability • Ease of access to services through the floor void • Circularity and potential for disassembly - ideal for sustainable design strategies   So, which approach is best? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Our research shows that 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬, with each excelling in different areas.   The Technical Bulletin also presents side-by-side test data from CDM Stravitec developments - including systems using discrete resilient support and roll-out solutions - so you can see how different assemblies perform under real conditions.   👉 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬? Fill out the form below to access the complete technical document for free: https://lnkd.in/dg6yeYaT   #MassTimber #CLT #Stravifloor 

Last week we were honoured to be part of Arc Agency’s ARC CPD Live Webinar, presenting on “Permeable Paving Solutions: The Role of Permeable Paving in Sustainable Urban Landscapes.” The engagement and thoughtful questions made it a truly valuable discussion. It’s always rewarding to share our innovations, hear industry feedback, and help grow the community around permeable paving. One of the best parts of these live sessions is answering questions in real time. Here are a few of the most common ones we addressed: 🌊 How does StoneSet perform in challenging soils or flood-prone zones? A free-drainage base is key. In most cases, deep soil doesn’t need modification unless it’s clay-heavy. With drainage rates of 50 L/s/m², our surfaces actively reduce stormwater runoff. ♿️ Is StoneSet compliant for accessible pathways, stairs, and heavy loads? Yes. StoneSet can be designed to meet AS1428.1 gradients, is load-bearing for heavy vehicles, and suits stairs and rooftops using our VertiStone solution. ♻️ Is it sustainable and recyclable? Absolutely. StoneSet can be reused as a base, and the resin is inert. We also tailor recycled content and local sourcing options to each project. At StoneSet, our goal is to support the industry with solutions that deliver value in cost, compliance, aesthetics, drainage, and long-term performance. 👉 Request your StoneSet Digital Information Pack today and call us on 1300 392 155 to discuss your next project. #arcagency #CPD #acrcpd #architect #architecture #circulareconomy #permeablepaving #porous #resinbound #stoneset

Why build in timber frame over traditional? 🏡 ✅ Speed of build – timber frame structures can go up in a fraction of the time compared to masonry. ✅ Energy efficiency – excellent thermal performance helps keep homes warm and running costs lower. ✅ Sustainability – timber is a renewable material, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of your project. If you’ve got any upcoming projects where you’re considering timber frame, get in touch! We design, manufacture and supply complete timber frame packages – tailored to your project needs. #TimberFrame #Construction #Sustainability #Offsite #ModernMethodsOfConstruction

Our Infinity Wall System was developed to challenge conventional thinking in the sound wall industry — proving that strength, aesthetics, and sustainability can coexist without compromise. The system’s lightweight concrete and steel-core design drastically reduces installation time, freight costs, and jobsite labor, while maintaining AASHTO LRFD and FHWA compliance. But we’re not stopping at innovation — we’re building the future. Our fourth-generation wall brings together sound absorption, smart power, and sustainable design — engineered for the next generation of infrastructure. As a national manufacturer, we’re proud to partner with engineers, DOTs, and contractors across the U.S. who share our vision for smarter, quieter, and more sustainable communities. 👷♂️ Innovation that builds quieter, smarter, and stronger infrastructure. #NoiseWallBarriers #InfinityWall #USPatent #CivilEngineering #AASHTO #FHWA #DOT #Infrastructure #SoundWall #Innovation #Sustainability #Engineering #Construction #SmartInfrastructure #MadeInAmerica #Pulice #Sundt #Laneconstruction #Webber #Kokosing #shellyandsands #penndot #adot #fdot #tdot #photovolitic #Walsh #Archer #walls #carboline

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🏆 This mixed-use office and library development for Aberdeenshire Council showcases how sustainable engineering can deliver real commercial value. By integrating mass timber early, our team achieved: 🪵 10% lower embodied carbon than a traditional steel and concrete design 🪵 Significantly reduced operational energy through passivehaus detailing 🪵 Faster, more efficient construction through smart sequencing and offsite fabrication 🪵 Future-proofed design using demountable connections and circular principles We brought specialist expertise and supply chain collaboration to unlock carbon savings, cost efficiencies and long-term performance benefits for the client. Good luck to all of our fellow nominees! #MassTimber #StructuralTimberAwards #Shortlisted #CarbonSavings #SustainableDesign Colin Tait Ewan Duffin

Our new $25 million facility, now under construction, will be the first of its kind in North America — setting a new standard for energy-efficient and sustainable masonry manufacturing. Designed to dramatically reduce energy use, emissions, and material waste while improving quality and consistency, this investment reinforces Shouldice Stone’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and long-term industry leadership. Key Sustainability & Efficiency Highlights: ✅ 54% less heat use – sustainable annual fuel savings ✅ Up to 13% less cement per mix – controlled curing technology ✅ 90% lower curing cost per pallet – with 15% higher output ✅ Less embodied carbon per tonne – through GGBS integration ✅ 81% fewer defects – improved durability and colour consistency ✅ Expanded R&D capabilities – supporting continuous innovation We’re proud to be shaping the future of masonry — right here in Ontario. #ShouldiceStone #MasonryInnovation #SustainableConstruction #CanadianManufacturing #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingTheFuture #ConstructionIndustry #ArchitectsAndBuilders #Sustainability #MadeInCanada #Masonry #Architecture #Construction #BuildingDesign #CommercialConstruction #ArchitecturalDesign