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MassTimber@MSU leverages research, education, outreach, communications, policy, and partnerships to advance sustainable mass timber construction and manufacture in Michigan and the surrounding region.

From the Director

Dear Michigan Mass Timber Leaders, Stakeholders, and Friends,

Just popping in with a few time-sensitive reminders to 1) Register for the International Mass Timber Conference, and 2) apply (if you're actively engaged in mass timber in Michigan) to join the Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice. In addition, I encourage to you read about and participate in a mass timber industry survey by one of our MSC Master's of Construction Management students, and check out the updates about two important mass timber projects in Michigan.



Sandra Lupien

Director, MassTimber@MSU

lupiensa@msu.edu

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There’s still time to register for the 2024 International Mass Timber Conference

If you're looking to expand your knowledge of mass timber and network with professionals, here's your chance! The 2024 International Mass Timber Conference marks its 8th year in Portland, Oregon. If you're already attending, don't miss the panel discussion on potential policies to advance mass timber, featuring our director Sandra Lupien and a group of esteemed experts.

If you’re active in the Michigan mass timber community, please feel free to use our discount code IMTC24MSUGROUP10 to get 10% off your General Full Pass or 1-Day pass. (Note: Edu/Gov/NGO/Student passes are not eligible for the discount.)

Finally, remember to book your travel so you can join us for a Michigan reception at 6 p.m. on March 26, sponsored by Walbridge, Lord Aeck Sargent, and Clark Contracting Services! You’ll get an invitation to this event after you register.

Join the first Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice meeting on March 5

With funding from the U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovations program, and collaboration with WoodWorks and the American Wood Council, MassTimber@MSU will host the Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice – quarterly, virtual gatherings where you can bring all your mass timber questions and get answers from Anthony Harvey (WoodWorks), Ed Lisinski (American Wood Council), and MassTimber@MSU’s George Berghorn (Research Director) and Sandra Lupien (Director).

There is no charge to participate in the Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice, but to be a part of it, you must be engaged in mass timber activities in the state of Michigan. The first meeting will be on March 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with additional dates to be announced. 

To receive password-protected access to the community, please complete the short application/survey linked below.

Attention Mass Timber Professionals, we need your feedback

Update: MI DNR Newberry Building

Over the past couple of weeks, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources celebrated with the project team the CLT topping off of its mass timber customer service building in Newberry in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! The glulam and Michigan-sourced red pine CLT went up in less than three weeks. Congratulations to DNR, Lord Aeck Sargent, Walbridge, Clark Contracting Services, and Vaagen Timbers on achieving this significant milestone in Michigan's Mass Timber Momentum!

Update: Adelaide Pointe

Last month, Adelaide Pointe celebrated the arrival and ongoing installation of mass timber at their project site. Early this month, they entered phase 4 of their development plan, showcasing renderings of their plans for a mass timber hotel.

MassTimber@MSU is a collaboration among the Michigan State University Department of Forestry; Extension; and the School of Planning Design and Construction, all housed within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Supported by funding from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.