Three years after the Lahaina wildfires, 500 homes have received occupancy certificates with 500 more under construction. A new mass timber construction method is being tested that could reduce rebuild costs and construction time.
- Over 500 fire-damaged homes have been rebuilt and received certificates of occupancy for residents to move back in.
- Another 500 homes are currently under construction as Lahaina rebuilding continues.
- A new mass timber construction method is being tested that costs about $300 per square foot and reduces build times.
- The mass timber technique could help address Maui’s shortage of construction workers during the rebuild.
- Officials plan to promote this construction method if it proves successful at reducing rebuild costs.
Source: Yahoo
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