KPFF Consulting Engineers is excited about Local Law 126/2021 that recently went into effect, permitting the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) on construction projects in New York City. KPFF has extensive experience with modern mass timber technologies such as Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), for which it leads ongoing research in the United States.
KPFF is at the industry forefront of building with mass timber, helping to pave the way for broader adoption and bringing specialized knowledge of this material to project teams. KPFF has 25 completed projects utilizing mass timber across six states and 23 additional projects in various design, permitting, and construction stages.
Renowned in our respective fields, KPFF can deliver any mass timber project, regardless of size, scale, or complexity. Project examples where KPFF has provided structural and civil engineering services for high-profile mass timber projects include Adidas’ North American HQ Expansion in Portland, Oregon, which has recently been LEED Gold Certified and is one of the country’s largest mass timber projects to date. Another high-profile mass timber project is the current PDX Next Expansion project at Portland International Airport also in Portland, Oregon. KPFF has designed the new main terminal building with the largest mass timber roof in the country, approximately 9 acres in area.
The benefits of mass timber buildings are incredible; mass timber buildings can be constructed roughly 25% faster when compared to concrete buildings and require less field labor. Since its components are fabricated off-site, months can be cut from construction time, reducing the excess carbon emissions resulting from a lengthy construction process. The reduced construction time also benefits developers and owners on a tight schedule.
As private and public institutions implement more significant efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, the sustainable use of timber for construction materials will inevitably continue to increase. KPFF, with broad, unparalleled experience in this field, intends to lend its expertise to the construction industry in transition.
ABOUT KPFF
Founded in 1960 in Seattle, KPFF Consulting Engineers has built its success on providing consistent, creative, and thoughtful design solutions for even the most challenging projects. KPFF provides structural and civil engineering and protective design services to their clients. With nearly 1,300 employees in twenty-two offices from coast to coast, KPFF is committed to maintaining its strong reputation for being a collaborative, responsive team member by delivering high-quality service to its clients. For more information, please visit https://www.kpff.com/.
