The reinforcement of timber beams using composite materials has emerged as a transformative strategy in modern structural engineering. Researchers have developed innovative methods for enhancing the ...

Large wood timbers are strong, impressive and widely used in architecture. They are popular because they are easy to work into shapes that can be used both structurally and aesthetically. Wood beams ...

Post and beam and timber frame are both beautiful methods of building but most people think of them as one and the same. Although they are similar, there are subtle differences between them. Both are ...

Construction trends are ever changing, but one that is here to stay for a while is the raw wood beam trend. Wooden beams or timbers add a natural element to any home. No matter the use as interior or ...

Q: I’m getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I’ve been told that a wood beam will work, but I’ve always seen steel I-beams in other houses. Is it ...

The James Beard Public Market has released new architectural renderings of its exterior, including dramatic wood details on ...

The Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), South Africa’s professional body for the engineered timber construction industry, issues a notice on compliance of laminated timber beams ...

Original beams are a highlight of this Oxfordshire barn conversion. Photo: Scott Fraser. Few features enhance a home more than exposed beams, making them highly desirable. "They s ...

The City of Mount Gambier Council has defended its decision to import timber beams for the Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre, saying the required size is not manufactured in Australia. The ...

The James Beard Public Market has delayed its grand opening to early 2027 after construction crews discovered historic ...

Q: My house plan calls for steel beams that will support the floor joists and even parts of a brick wall. Can I substitute wood beams for steel? Is a steel I-beam hard to handle on the job site? Do ...