Brooklyn Library Branch Among NYC's First Public Mass Timber Buildings
A branch of the Brooklyn Public Library under construction will be one of the first public mass...
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Don Procter
Don Procter is a freelance writer for the Daily Commercial News, a ConstructConnect publication, covering stories that shape the growth of cities and communities primarily in the U.S. northeast. A seasoned journalist, he has reported on diverse topics within the construction and design sectors, including the rise of mass timber, climate resilience initiatives, office-to-residential conversions, labor inequities in the trades, and health and safety challenges on construction sites. While many of his pieces highlight developments in New York City and its surroundings, his reporting also extends to smaller communities across the northeast.
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