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Milwaukee Launches 31-Story Timber Skyscraper Project

4/17/2025

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Milwaukee has begun construction on a 31-story mass timber skyscraper to reduce tariff exposure.
Developer Neutral aims to source materials from U.S. suppliers, pursuing Living Building Challenge certification.
The Edison project will utilize 100,000 cubic feet of lumber, with materials anticipated by Spring 2026.
The U.S. mass timber industry currently operates at 39% capacity, with growth potential from new legislation.

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Story summary

Milwaukee has begun construction on a 31-story mass timber skyscraper to reduce tariff exposure.
Developer Neutral aims to source materials from U.S. suppliers, pursuing Living Building Challenge certification.
The Edison project will utilize 100,000 cubic feet of lumber, with materials anticipated by Spring 2026.
The U.S. mass timber industry currently operates at 39% capacity, with growth potential from new legislation.