The Mass Timber Podcast: Explore Mass Timber industry conversations

What are the latest advancements in reclaiming timber for sustainable construction, and how can cross-laminated secondary timber revolutionize the industry? How is UK CLT leading the way in circular economy practices within mass timber? Discover how Colin, Juliet, and Jonas are transforming mass timber with reclaimed materials, tackling sustainability, quality, and scalability challenges to pave t...

How will New York's largest mass timber project transform the city, and what groundbreaking designs is Tye Farrow bringing to the healthcare sector? How are recent tariff changes reshaping the mass timber industry, and what role does mass timber play in luxury ski resorts like Montana's Yellowstone Club? Plus, discover Under Armour's innovative headquarters embracing sustainable con...

What makes mass timber both beautiful and brilliantly functional — and how can architects design buildings that showcase wood, streamline systems, and stay on budget? Join Kathy Berg, partner at ZGF Architects, as she shares the inside story behind the Rocky Mountain Institute (aka "the Swiss watch of buildings") and the PAE Living Building, one of the most sustainable office buildings i...

How is Toronto's waterfront setting a new benchmark for mass timber construction, and what innovative projects are driving the global mass timber movement forward? Discover the latest breakthroughs in geometric ADUs, groundbreaking developments, and the impressive achievements of award-winning architects reshaping the future of sustainable building. Find New Projects & Partners at the Sum...

What’s the tallest mass timber building in the works, and how is mass timber shaping the future of real estate investing? Here's what's trending in mass timber construction, from Walmart’s massive new headquarters to cutting-edge data centers and iconic skyscrapers like Milwaukee’s upcoming Edison Tower. Mass timber is unlocking sustainable solutions for everything from industrial wareho...

What makes hybrid mass timber a game-changer in construction, and how can innovative structural design accelerate schedules while reducing carbon footprints? Join structural engineer Jamie P. Sullivan as she discusses the groundbreaking 12-story BCIT student housing tower, a hybrid mass timber project that blends cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel columns, and prefab components to deliver sustain...

What makes hybrid construction the next frontier for mass timber, and how can integrating CLT with cold-formed steel create cost-effective, efficient solutions? Learn from industry leaders Ricardo Brites and Nick Milestone of Mercer Mass Timber as they discuss the rise of hybrid systems, the importance of market-driven innovation, and how their approach is shaping the future of mass timber constru...

What makes mass timber an increasingly attractive choice for sustainable building, and how are major players like Skanska leveraging it for innovation? Dean Lewis, Director of Mass Timber and Prefabrication at Skanska, breaks down the opportunities and challenges in this growing industry. From evolving building codes that enable 18-story wood structures to jurisdictional incentives like those in R...

How can fallen trees become a cornerstone of sustainable construction, and what’s being done to simplify insurance for mass timber projects? Cambium Carbon is leading a revolution in upcycling urban wood waste, using their "Uber for Logs" app to turn fallen trees into valuable products like dimensional lumber, siding, and decking—all while replanting trees to close the sustainability loo...

Will the world’s largest 2-kilometer mass timber structure steal the spotlight at World Expo 2025 in Osaka? How is Maui using mass timber homes to rebuild after the Lahaina fire, offering fast, fire-resistant housing solutions? Plus the HDR Pavilion at the University of Nebraska and Studio Gang's California College of the Arts. Find New Projects & Partners at the Summit.  Grow your mass t...

Will Denver's massive 600-acre River Mile development go mass timber? How does Carpentry Plus’s groundbreaking Timber Core modular stair core system benefit architects, engineers and general contractors working with CLT? Learn how Timber Core slashes installation time while boosting sustainability and safety, and dive into Denver’s transformative use of mass timber in projects like a 550,000...

What's #MassTimber's role in #California's $145 Billion #construction market?  Is it the next global leader? What role does AB 2446 play? This NEW #masstimber manufacturer weigh's in. Scott Ehlert, CEO, and Mark Little, Director of Product Innovation at Fabric Mass Timber, discuss their mission to address California’s housing crisis, wildfire challenges, and climate goals with...

Jean-Marc Dubois, the Director of Business Development at Nordic Structures, a leading mass timber manufacturer with the first commercial cross laminated timber (CLT) plant in North America, shares his expert opinion on industry challenges, sustainability practices, and the future of building with engineered wood Jean-Marc argues that while consistent design and production have benefits, complete...

Discover how Timberlab is redefining the mass timber industry and how their pioneering work at Portland International Airport is leading the way. With Chris Evans and Sam Dicke as our expert guides, we explore the innovative construction of the airport's expansive 400,000 square foot roof, built entirely from locally sourced mass timber. Uncover the lengths they've gone to in order to en...

Hayward Field at the University of Oregon blends history with the future using mass timber construction. Phil Knight and over 50 donors helped reshape this iconic venue with a cutting-edge design that honors Oregon’s track and field legacy. With more than 460 Douglas fir glulam beams, the stadium combines beauty and environmental benefits. We’ll explore how this world-class facility, designed to h...

What if building taller isn't always better? On this episode of The Mass Timber Group Show, we challenge the tall mass timber obsession with our guest, Lloyd Alter, a writer and educator specializing in sustainable design and upfront carbon. Lloyd makes a compelling case for capping mass timber buildings at 15 stories, arguing that pushing these limits can be unnecessary and impractical. Toge...

From Google’s stunning mass timber headquarters to a groundbreaking 55-story development in Milwaukee, we explore how mass timber is revolutionizing the AEC industry. We tackle common misconceptions about fire safety, deforestation, and carbon impact, highlighting key innovations and real-world examples. Whether you're curious about timber's role in combating climate change or want insig...

Discover the groundbreaking transformation of Portland International Airport (PDX) through the innovative use of mass timber construction. We'll reveal how PDX addressed increasing passenger numbers and limited expansion space by building the largest mass timber airport terminal in the US. Learn how they slashed the embodied carbon footprint by 70% and reduced energy consumption by 50% with a...

What's the role of #MassTimber in tall building? Dr. Antony Wood, president of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat and professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology, shares his expertise on the future of urban #architecture. We start by dissecting the current trends in tall building design, from the uninspired rectilinear boxes to the competing sculptural icons that clutter ou...

Sandra Lupien, the Director of MassTimber@MSU, shares how Michigan is launching into the #MassTimber world, the strategies and partnerships making it happen, and how you can help advance the industry too. We learn about the advancement of the Mass Timber industry in Michigan - and what other states can learn from it. Policies from state and federal agencies can have major impacts on Mass Timber an...

#MassTimber expert Peter Moonen, the National Sustainability Manger for the Canadian Wood Council, unpacks where the industry sits now, trends he’s tracking, and what the future of #MassTimberConstruction looks like in North America. We also confront the pressing challenges and vast opportunities in the mass timber market. From supply chain issues and extended lead times to misconceptions about re...

#MassTimber #Construction experts,  Russ Brotnov and Jason Fehlman with Carpentry Plus (one of the most experiences #MassTimber teams in North America) unpack their experience with Mass Timber construction and its impact on communities. Mass Timber projects demand a blend of experience, wisdom, and early planning for success, with mentorship shaping the next generation of carpenters. The construct...

Cornerstone Timberframes specializes in #MassTimber projects, offering in-house fabrication, finishing, design, and installation capabilities. They focus on the missing middle market segment of 10 to 50,000 square foot projects, aiming to lead the industry in sustainability and innovation. We sat down with the Tanya Bachmeier (CEO) and Jake Howe (Director of Commercial Sales) from to unpack why th...

This software is empowering designers to bring mass timber into the mainstream. Adam Jones and Ringo Thomas, co-founders of CLT Toolbox, are transforming mass timber design for engineers worldwide. We unpack the innovative tools they’ve developed to save engineers hundreds of hours, how their software is making the leap from traditional spreadsheets to streamlined user-friendly solutions, their fo...

Can #masstimber #construction revolutionize local industry and create sustainable communities? Erica Spiritos is on a mission to build regional mass timber ecosystems across the United States, emphasizing the importance of local supply chains, supportive policies, and #buildingcodes. She discusses strategies for jumpstarting these ecosystems, such as secondary fabrication and post-processing to al...