Mass Timber
What makes British Columbia a global force in sustainable construction?
The province leads the mass timber progression through its natural resources, advanced manufacturing and strong policy support.
- B.C. drives a mass timber sector built on energy efficient, earthquake resistant, low carbon engineered wood.
- Mass timber offers clear advantages such as sustainability, structural strength, minimal waste and strong global demand for innovative B.C. products.
- Government leadership and modern building codes expand training, boost manufacturing, and enable safe timber buildings up to 18 storeys.
Raising the Bar in Sustainable Construction
British Columbia’s (B.C.) abundant forests and inclination for innovation and sustainability puts the province at the forefront of the mass timber industry. B.C. is a global leader in the high-tech production of energy-efficient, earthquake-resistant, sustainable engineered wood products that will revolutionize construction worldwide. The province’s mass timber sector is projected to grow the market to $2.4 billion by 2035.
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Competitive Advantages of B.C.’s Mass Timber Sector
Sustainability
Mass timber is well aligned with green-building practices, climate action and carbon management. It has the potential to significantly reduce the embodied emissions of buildings.
Strength
British Columbia’s sustainably managed mass timber products can be used to supplement — or replace — structural steel or concrete, meeting or exceeding code requirements.
Demand Through Innovation
Made-in-B.C. wood products are used in a wide range of building projects locally and globally due to their light-yet-strong characteristics and classic west coast style.
Minimal Waste
Mass timber uses advanced, high-tech manufacturing techniques to maximize the use of wood.
Support and Expertise
B.C. leads the way through its commitment to mass timber projects and research, as it is expanding education and training opportunities throughout the province. The Government of B.C.’s Mass Timber Action Plan aims to meet rising demand, boost manufacturing, and build a skilled workforce to maintain B.C.’s leadership in the sector, with the world’s top mass timber architects, engineers, designers and builders.
Cutting-edge building codes
Updates to the building codes enable a wider range of mass timber building types including schools, retails, care homes and industrial facilities and allowing for taller and safer wooden buildings up to 18 storeys high.
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