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Good news for suburban apartment buyers: New timber rule set to reduce emissions and construction costs

Changes to the National Construction Code allowing timber construction in buildings up to eight storeys high could make mid-rise suburban apartments both more affordable and environmentally friendly

Media Release:
mr_NCCCodeChange_Public__FINAL.pdf

Posted Date: January 31, 2016

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