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The Soto / Lake|Flato and BOKA Powell / photo Cheyne Smith

Because of its strength and inherent fire resistance, mass timber offers an alternative to fossil fuel-intensive materials for many applications—including high-rises—and an opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment. Often associated with Type IV buildings, mass timber can be used in any construction type that allows wood structure. The mass timber family of products includes cross-laminated timber (CLT), nail-laminated timber (NLT), dowel-laminated timber (DLT), glue-laminated timber (glulam or GLT), and some types of structural composite lumber (SCL). Learn how to efficiently design and construct these buildings, while creating innovative projects with significant market appeal.


Mass Timber Initiatives & Programs

Construction Management Program

Mass timber project management and installer training offered by WoodWorks and in partnership with other entities.

Insurance for Mass Timber Buildings

Resources and support for project teams facing insurance issues and insurers seeking data on safety and performance.

Developer & Owner Resources

Resources that address the financial performance of U.S. mass timber projects across various building product sub-types.

Protective Design

Guidance for the use of mass timber in projects that have to meet blast and forced entry/ballistic protection requirements.

Tall Mass Timber

Code opportunities and requirements, FAQs, project examples and resources for teams interested in tall timber projects.

Mapping Mass Timber

WoodWorks has been tracking building trends in modern mass timber and post-and-beam structures in the U.S. since 2013.

Tools & Guides for Mass Timber Projects

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