Mass Timber Group

👋𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 #𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟? 👉 Here's what 1000+ #AEC & #Developer teams said they needed from the industry.      We talked to A LOT of people this year leading up to the 2024 MTG Summit.      Some were industry leaders, some had a few projects under their belt.       Many were just getting started.          ❓Why does this matter❓      Want more #masstimber buildings? We need more #masstimber practitioners.      That means helping AEC & Developer teams get the resources they need to participate.      👉 We identified the most common requests by profession AND the #1 answer shared by all.         ✅ So, what do they need? ✅      Based on those 1000+ conversations, and direct feedback from 262 Summit attendees, here's what we found.       𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒   We found a fairly even mix between teams looking to get started, and teams looking to improve upon their existing experience and knowledge.       ✅ Basic information to get started, and advanced knowledge on best practices around design/detail strategies and pricing practicalities were the most common requests.       𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒  The engineers we spoke with were the most up-to-speed profession on #masstimber.       ✅ They were interested in the latest trends, advancements and solutions to common problems. Code, costs, cores, connections, & in-depth technical content were most cited.      𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍   Most of these teams were looking at if/how to fold #masstimber into their businesses.       ✅ Market trends and state of the industry were highly referenced. Nuances of working with mass timber and best practices to be successful were a close second (particularly in housing applications).      𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑/𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒  Public and private sector developers had similar learning objectives.      ✅ Notably but perhaps unsurprisingly, risk management (procurement & nuances) and cost/viability stood out. Housing applications were a focal point of the Summit, and these teams were highly interested in the economics of private market pro-forma driven feasibility.         ✋ But all these teams had 1 overwhelmingly common request ✋       👉 A community of like-minded people to engage with and learn from.       👉 It was the #1 response in every single category.          What's our takeaway?      Community building and engagement will help with every requested area.      Creating spaces to teach, learn and connect are important for recruiting new teams into the #masstimbermovement.      That’s what these teams are looking for.      That's what we as an industry need to support.          👉 We're giving it our best shot with this annual event, our podcast & newsletter.       If you want to be involved, visit the links on our page.      And if you couldn't make the Summit this year, check out this video recap to see what it's all about.  - Nic Wilson & Brady Potts    

🏗️ Sustainable Hybrid Mass Timber Construction 📝 Brown University's Brook Street Residence Halls 📰 Here's what we learned from the project teams:   This building showcases where college students learn under mass timber:    👉🏼 The project aimed to address a key challenge faced by many universities: accommodating a growing student body while minimizing the impact on the surrounding community.   👉🏼 TenBerke designed a 125,000-square-foot complex with a capacity for 353 students.   👉🏼  The use of prefabricated CLT panels streamlined construction, minimizing waste and disruptions to the surrounding neighborhood.   ♻️ The Brook Street Residence Halls project has left an enduring mark on the Brown University campus and the wider architectural landscape. This project serves as a compelling example of how sustainable design and innovative construction techniques can come together to create spaces that are not only beautiful but also environmentally responsible.   📰 Read the full article to see what the #AEC and mass timber teams had to say about their experience working on this magnificent project. . . . ❓ What project should we cover next? Let us know below! . . . We'll be releasing original #MassTimber spotlight articles every week!

🔩 Partially Threaded or Fully Threaded Screws: Which One Do You Need? From pulling members together to reinforcing connections, MTC's ASSY screws offer specialized solutions for every mass timber project. 🌲👨🔬 Victor Samyn from our R&D team demonstrates their unique features—which one is best for making orange juice? 🍊 🎥 Watch now and discover the difference. #masstimber #screws #engineering #structuralengineering

Why use Hem-Fir #CLT? Why go point-supported? Why steel cores and HSS columns? A deep dive into the BCIT Tall Timber Student Housing project.🌲🏗️ Jamie Pobre Sullivan from Fast + Epp takes us through the innovative design of the BCIT Tall Timber student housing project, highlighting its groundbreaking use of Hem-Fir CLT and Hollow Structural Section Columns. 🟩 Hybrid Structural System: Stability Meets Efficiency The combination of Western Hemlock CLT and steel columns offers a stable and efficient framework, perfectly suited for Vancouver's seismic landscape. 🟩 Hem-Fir CLT: Overcoming Challenges The project tackled the drying challenges of Hemlock, making it a sustainable choice for #masstimber #construction in British Columbia. 🟩 Rapid Construction: A New Benchmark The strategic planning enabled each floor to be completed in just a week, showcasing the speed and efficiency of #hybrid mass timber. 🟩 Seismic Resilience: A Key Consideration The use of steel columns was driven by the need for seismic resilience, ensuring the building's stability in Vancouver's high seismic area. 🟩 Future Applications: Paving the Way This project serves as a model for future mass timber applications, from hotels to social housing, integrating different materials for sustainable solutions. Questions Addressed: ✅ How does the hybrid system enhance stability and efficiency? ✅ What makes Hem-Fir CLT an option? ✅ How was the construction schedule optimized for speed? ✅ Why are steel columns crucial for seismic resilience? ✅ What future applications does this project inspire? 👉 Mass Timber Group Show 👉 Hosted by Brady Potts & Nic Wilson ▶️ Watch on YouTube   👂 Listen Wherever You Podcast   👉 Links in the article 👉 How do you envision hybrid mass timber shaping the future of construction?

🚒 Something is heated! 🔥 A Mountain Side Fire Station Gets a #MassTimber Makeover 🏗️ Project: Boulder Fire Station 3 in Boulder, Colorado   "Boulder, Colorado community members were invited to tour the inside of Boulder Fire-Rescue’s new Station 3 Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at the official grand opening event." - Fire Apparatus Magazine   ♻️ Sustainability Specs: Targets Net-Zero 29,000 Square Feet Reused Hospital Materials Low Maintenance Materials   🦺 The hospital deconstruction involved two phases: interior and exterior.   ↪️ During the interior phase, items like doors and light fixtures were auctioned off.   👉 The exterior phase focused on reusing structural steel.   ↪️ The reclaimed steel was used in city projects, & the concrete & brick were crushed for fill.   🌳 The building has four drive-through bays, dorms, office & administrative space, rooftop garden, fitness room, high-capacity kitchen, secure parking, and community meeting space.   😎 Project Partners: Owner - City of Boulder General Contractor - MYC MEP Consultants - ME Engineers  Architecture - Davis Partnership Architects Civil Engineering - Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers Photography Credits - Mark Young Construction, LLC 🏥 KL&A Engineers and Builders - incorporated re-used steel from the decommissioned Boulder County Hospital.   📛 The project team for the Boulder Fire Station #3 included multiple organizations and individuals, please comment below if you would like to be included. . . . . . #MassTimber #MassTimberConstruction #Construction #Firestation 

🍎 Apple's Miami Flagship Store 🌲 A Biophilic #MassTimber Marvel 🏗️ Project: Apple Miami Worldcenter in Miami, Florida   "We worked with a mass-timber vendor committed to pursuing an FSC certification, ensuring that the wood was responsibly sourced and contributed to a significant embodied carbon reduction." - Apple Retail Design Lead, BJ Siegel   🌲 Wooden Design Features: Oak Framing Raised Garden Roof Bio-resin Terrazzo Floor   ✅ The store features an oak framework that incorporates a pick-up area, Genius Bar, and product shelving.   ✅ Apple aimed to source the mass-timber locally, which helped to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the project.   ✅ The mass-timber structure is incorporated into the store's design, with the curved perimeter roof and plaster walls creating a nod to Miami's Art Deco architecture.   Photography Credits: Matias J. Ocner . . . . . #MassTimber #MassTimberConstruction #Construction

🍔 Burger Garden to Business Hub 🦺 Under Construction, Cherry Creek's 1st Mass Timber Office Building 🏗️ Project: Timber 225 in Cherry Creek, Colorado Here's what we know so far.   "The innovative mass timber construction brings a new level of craft and sustainability, creating a best-in-class office environment with a highly contextual response to the surrounding structures." - Tryba Architects   🔨 Unique Design Aspects: Noise Reduction Outdoor Roof Deck 155,000 Square Feet Floor to Ceiling Glazing Start Date: TBD   🍃 Featuring three levels of below-grade parking, 14,500 square feet of retail, & an outdoor roof deck   😎 Project Partners: Element5 PCL Construction Alpine Investments City and County of Denver Architects - Tryba Architects (If you know any other project partners, please tag them in the comments below 👇) . . . . . #MassTimber #MassTimberConstruction #Construction

🏗️ A Mass Timber Symphony 📝 Groton Hill Music Center in Massachusetts 📰 Here's what we learned from the project teams:   This building showcases where music meets nature:    👉🏼 Southern Yellow Pine, selected for its warmth, sustainability, & regional resonance, forms the backbone of this innovative structure.   👉🏼 The concert hall alone incorporated approximately 1 million board feet of glulam.   👉🏼  A user-centric approach led to a virtual reality model, which allows musicians to experience the concert hall and provide feedback early in the design process.   ♻️ The result of this collaborative effort is a building that not only meets the functional needs of a world-class music center but also serves as an inspiring testament to the potential of mass timber construction. The project showcases timber's beauty, versatility, and sustainability, proving its suitability for even the most demanding acoustic environments.   📰 Read the full article to see what the #AEC and mass timber teams had to say about their experience working on this magnificent project. . . . ❓ What project should we cover next? Let us know below! . . . We'll be releasing original #MassTimber spotlight articles every week!

The key to #MassTimber adoption? 🔑 Get #AEC teams started w/ hybrid systems. But which one? This one... 👇 In this episode of the Mass Timber Group Show, we dive into the world of hybrid construction, specifically cold formed steel (CFS), with Ricardo Brites and Nick Milestone from Mercer Mass Timber. As one of North America's largest mass timber producers, Mercer is spearheading the integration of CLT with CFS to create efficient and cost-effective building solutions. 🟩 Why Hybrid Solutions? Ricardo and Nick explain how hybrid models, combining mass timber with steel, offer a sweet spot between cost and sustainability. These solutions are not only budget-friendly but also celebrate the aesthetic and structural benefits of mass timber. 🟩 The Next Big Evolution Mercer is leveraging its vast capacity and expertise to push the boundaries of mass timber construction. With facilities in Spokane and Conway, they're well-positioned to meet the growing demand for hybrid structures across North America. 🟩 Market Trends & Future Outlook We unpack macroeconomic trends and forecasts for the industry, with predictions for a potential boom in demand in one specific application. Questions Addressed: ✅ How do hybrid solutions compare to traditional construction methods? ✅ What are the thermal and acoustic impacts of combining CLT with CFS? ✅ How should you prepare for the growth in the mass timber market? ✅ What role does early collaboration play in the success of hybrid projects? Mass Timber Group Show 👉 Hosted by Brady Potts & Nic Wilson ▶️ Watch on YouTube 👂 Listen Wherever You Podcast 👉 Click "Visit Website" above or in the comments. 👉 Think hybrid approaches are the answer to widespread adoption? Why or why not?

🔨 MSU's New Computer Building Embraces Mass Timber Innovation 🦺 Under Construction 👀 🏗️ Project: Gianforte Hall – Montana State University - Bozeman, MT   📡 "A new 55,000 square-foot facility for world-class computer science & technology learning. Construction is underway, with expected completion in 2026." - Western Wood Structures   💠 This building will house computing and the creative arts when complete.   "Classrooms will have the capacity to accommodate a variety of instructional, learning styles & lecture rooms, team-based learning spaces or seminar rooms." - Montana State University   🌲 The source of the wood comes from local sources in Montana.   😎 Project Partners: CLT - SmartLam North America DCI Engineers - Structural Engineer General Contractor - Swank Enterprises Glulam - QB Corporation - Quality Beam Premier Architects - Hennebery Eddy Architects Mass Timber Installation - Western Wood Structures Lake|Flato Architects - Collaborating Design Architect Renderings & Architects - Hennebery Eddy Architects & Lake|Flato Architects (If you know any other project partners, please tag them in the comments below 👇) . . . . . #MassTimber #MassTimberConstruction #Construction