The Mass Timber Podcast: Explore Mass Timber industry conversations

Tim Politis and Eric Durnbach from One Line Studio are passionate about weaving nature into the world of construction. Today's episode jumps into the world of Dowell Laminated Timber (DLT), a mass timber project unique and different from what we usually see. They give us an exclusive look into their firsthand experiences, the distinctive advantages of DLT, and even a sneak peek at their groun...

Step into the innovative world of Residential Mass Timber Construction with our guest, Trent Debth, the CEO of Decatur Buildings Construction. Trent's journey transitions from the hairdressing salon to the construction site where he champions residential construction. In partnership with Freres Engineered wood – they’re preparing to roll out their groundbreaking Mass Ply Light Framing System....

Have you considered how a shift to mass timber construction could revolutionize the building industry and our environment? This episode explores that with Chris Evans, the President of Timberlab. Their mission? To accelerate the adoption of mass timber in mainstream construction.    Chris leads us through the intricate world of mass timber pre-construction, fabrication and installation, smashing c...

Meet Ricky McLain - Senior Technical Director at WoodWorks, host of the renowned Mass Timber How-To’s YouTube show, and all around Mass Timber Champion.  He’s an educator, a mass timber expert and an advocate for the industry. He gives us a deep dive into the world of Mass Timber and showcases its wide applications and the considerable cost savings it can bring. Just listen to the savings on the 1...

Hannes Blass, the CEO of Rotho Blass USA, discusses construction technology in the mass timber field. He takes us through his professional journey from a childhood underfoot in the family warehouse to leading the company’s US division. Hannes tells us how Rotho Blass advanced products are shaping the mass timber industry. We also explore how he is growing a nationwide sales team, even through the...

How do towering structures of wood combat fire? David Barber, a seasoned fire protection engineer with Arup, tells us how. David has over two decades of experience in the industry and offers a unique perspective on the intersection of fire safety and mass timber construction. David guides us through the properties of mass timber and their fire resistance, and discusses how concrete, steel, and mas...

Learn how the exploding North American Mass Timber industry will shape the future of sustainable building. Hardy Wentzel, a seasoned veteran with four decades of executive experience in the wood products industry, tells us how.   Hardy shares his insights about the growth and evolution of the Mass Timber industry through his tenure at Tolko Industries and Weyerhaeuser and then through his role as...

What if we told you there's a way to build greener, cleaner structures while empowering the foresters who supply our wood? Take a peek into the world of sustainable forests with Annie Perkins, senior director of green buildings, supply chain, with SFI  (Sustainable Forestry Initiative).  Annie enlightens us on a critical component of sustainable building – certified wood, and she takes us on...

Welcome aboard as we navigate the fascinating journey of Chuck Leavell, a rock-star turned tree-farmer. Chuck, who made his mark on the world with musical legends like the the Allman Brothers Band and the Rolling Stones,  also shines in a different arena – tree farming and conservation. Together with his wife, Rose Lane, they have dedicated their lives to managing a 4,000-acre tree farm, setting a...

What does it take to pioneer the future of sustainable building? Join our thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Greg Kingsley, President, CEO, and founding partner of KL&A Engineers & Builders. Discover his journey from knowing he wanted to be a structural engineer in high school to becoming a driving force in the advancement of sustainable building practices. Listen in as Dr. Kingsley r...

What does it take to build a 3,100-mile-long trail that stretches from Canada to Mexico? Join us as we sit down with Bruce Ward, the man who led the Continental Divide Trail Alliance in its completion and the President of Choose Outdoors. Bruce shares his inspiring journey from growing up near Boston to collaborating with the US Forest Service on projects like the US Capitol Christmas Tree. Learn...

What if there was a sustainable building material that could revolutionize the way we construct our homes and commercial buildings? Today, we're joined by Steve Marshall, a pioneer in the sustainable building revolution, who shares his journey helping to bring Mass Timber to America through a 42-year career in the Forest Service to founding his own company, Mass Timber Strategy. Our conversat...

What if the key to revolutionizing the construction industry lies hidden within sustainable forest management practices? Join us for this insightful conversation with Russ Vaagen, a five-generation family member of the forest industry and 2020 AWB Entrepreneur of the Year, as we explore the incredible potential of Mass Timber and sustainable building methods. In this enlightening episode, we discu...