Mass Timber in British Columbia

We offer:

• 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.
• 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.
• Minimal waste – Mass timber uses advanced, high-tech manufacturing techniques to maximize the use of wood.