WELCOME TO THE CANADIAN WOOD COUNCIL
Technical & Educational Resource Hub for Wood Construction
Easy guides, helpful tools, and all the support you need to build with wood. Discover the latest codes, standards, and innovative ideas for building better, safer, and stronger projects. Find resources that make every step easier and more efficient.
- May 21, 2025
Webinar: Building Code Updates for Tall Wood Construction in Canada
- Explore tall wood adoption and new code updates that now allow encapsulated mass timber buildings up to 18 storeys.
- May 21, 2025
- May 22, 2025
Brampton – Simpson Strong-Tie Workshop
- Explore the latest in structural connectors and wood connection design at this full-day workshop in Brampton on May 22.
- May 22, 2025
- 5 Kenview Blvd, Brampton, ON L6T 5G5, Canada
- September 22, 2025
Woodrise 2025 – Offsite Tours
- Discover the innovative world of timber construction through a series of exclusive offsite tours during Woodrise.
- September 22, 2025
- Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- June 10, 2025
Edmonton: Lateral Design of Structures Using Light Frame and Mass Timber Workshop
- Join us June 10th in Edmonton for a full-day workshop to learn from one of Canada’s leading structural experts!
- June 10, 2025
- 10135 100 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N7, Canada
- June 9, 2025
Calgary: Lateral Design of Structures Using Light Frame and Mass Timber Workshop
- Join us June 9th in Calgary for a full-day workshop to learn from one of Canada’s leading structural experts!
- June 9, 2025
- 2620 32 Avenue Northeast, Calgary, AB T1Y 6B8, Canada
- May 14, 2025
Webinar: Design and Construction of Permanent Wood Foundations
- Design and build to CSA S406-16 with this webinar on Permanent Wood Foundations and key construction details.
- May 14, 2025
- May 21, 2025
Webinar: Understanding Glulam: The structural and architectural capabilities of mass timber
- Gain insight into the design and manufacturing considerations involved in using glulam in buildings!
- May 21, 2025
- September 22, 2025
Woodrise 2025
- Woodrise 2025 brings global experts together to advance mass timber construction through networking, innovation, and sustainability in Vancouver.
- September 22, 2025
- Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- April 30, 2025
Calgary – Simpson Strong-Tie Workshop
- Join us April 30 in Calgary for a half-day workshop covering fasteners, shearwalls, and updates in wood construction design.
- April 30, 2025
- 5940 Blackfoot Trl SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2B5, Canada
- April 29, 2025
Edmonton – Simpson Strong-Tie Workshop
- Explore the latest in structural connectors and wood connection design at this half-day workshop in Edmonton on April 29.
- April 29, 2025
- 10011 184 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB T5S 0C7, Canada
Discover the results of our Mass Timber Demonstration Fire Test Project!
Our latest video dives into how mass timber offers a safe, sustainable, and innovative solution for construction.
Watch now to see how we’re shaping the future of building with wood.
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From technical resources to design solutions, the WoodWorks Technical Team supports architects, engineers, and developers in creating sustainable, high-performance wood structures.
Explore specialized tools, connect with industry experts, and access exclusive guidance for your wood-building projects. Whether you’re delving into mass timber for the first time, planning a mid-rise development, or seeking advice on fire resistance and acoustics, the WoodWorks technical team offers the expertise and support needed to turn your ideas into reality.
