Mass Timber
Raising the Bar in Sustainable Construction
British Columbia’s (B.C.) abundant forests and inclination for innovation and sustainability puts us 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 be worth $403 million by 2035.
Learn How B.C. Is Expanding The Market For Mass Timber Construction
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 and supports a shift towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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, in addition to its support of the development of a mass timber advisory council, comprised of industry, urban planning and development experts, First Nations communities, environmental non-profits, and local governments.
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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