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- Discover how mass timber is transforming industrial buildings—cost, carbon, and design insights from two Sudbury-based warehouse projects.
Webinar: Mass Timber Industrial Buildings and Warehouses
- The emerging use of mass timber in industrial buildings presents promising opportunities that are shaping the future of construction in this sector. As a sustainable and economically competitive alternative, mass timber is redefining what is possible in industrial construction, a field traditionally dominated by prefabricated steel. An analysis of two cutting-edge projects in Sudbury, Ontario, highlights key advantages, including cost competitiveness, reduced embodied carbon, and superior aesthetic appeal. The insights from these two projects present stakeholders with helpful considerations and valuable strategies for integrating mass timber into future developments. Learning Outcomes: Participants will learn how to create flexible, multi-tenant industrial layouts using mass timber systems that are able to accommodate evolving tenant needs. Participants will gain insight into how early-stage collaboration with mass timber suppliers streamlines design, engineering, and construction processes. Participants will gain insight into the role of mass timber in biophilic design, and how its visual warmth and natural materials contribute to wellness-centred spaces that appeal to tenants. Participants will understand how mass timber can be a cost-competitive alternative to steel, especially in volatile markets, and assess its impact on embodied carbon and sustainability goals.
- August 14, 2025
Darian Sweeney, B.Sc., B.B.A,
Patrick Danielson
- Explore point-supported mass timber for tall buildings—benefits, design strategies, and real-world insights from VAHA Burrard & BCIT projects.
Webinar: Exploring the Feasibility of Point-Supported Mass Timber for Tallwood Construction
- This session examines the growing potential of point-supported mass timber systems in tall building construction, contrasting them with traditional timber framing and conventional steel and concrete approaches. It highlights regulator advancements, the role of mass timber in addressing mid-density housing needs, and the structural fundamentals of gravity and lateral systems. Through cost and schedule comparisons, design principles like bi-axial bending and punching shear, and insights from ongoing Canadian codification efforts, the presentation offers a comprehensive overview supported by real-world projects such as VAHA Burrard and BCIT Tall Timber. Learning Outcomes: Evaluate the opportunities and constraints for point-supported mass timber when compared to traditional timber framing schemes Analyze the schedule and cost benefits of point-supported mass timber systems versus steel and concrete in tall construction projects Explore state-of-the-art design methodologies and ongoing efforts towards codification in Canada Eager to learn more? Check out our free publication, Feasibility of Point-Supported Mass Timber, available now on our Digital Resource Hub: https://cwc.ca/publication/feasibility-of-point-supported-mass-timber/
- August 21, 2025
Carla Dickof, P.Eng, M.ASc
Alejandro Coronado, P.Eng
- Save the date! WoodWorks Alberta and the Canadian Wood Council are bringing the Wood Solutions Conference to Calgary this fall.
Wood Solutions Conference: Calgary 2025
- Join us November 21, 2025, at The Westin Calgary Airport for Alberta’s premier event dedicated to wood design and construction. This one-day conference will bring together expert-led seminars, cutting-edge innovations in wood building systems, and top-tier networking opportunities for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction. Tickets will be available soon! Stay tuned for details on Early Bird pricing and registration. Location:The Westin Calgary Airport671 Aero Drive NECalgary, AB T2E 7Y5
- November 21, 2025
- 671 Aero Crescent Northeast, Northeast Calgary, Calgary, AB T2E 7Y5, Canada
- WoodWorks is joining The Buildings Show in 2025—bringing technical expertise and industry insight through a new partnership with CWC.
WoodWorks at The Buildings Show
- WoodWorks at The Buildings Show 2025Presented in partnership with the Canadian Wood Council The Canadian Wood Council and The Buildings Show have joined forces to bring WoodWorks to North America’s premier event for design and construction professionals. This new collaboration enhances the Show’s core offering with a focused spotlight on wood innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence. What to Expect:WoodWorks at The Buildings Show will offer a deep dive into the evolving role of wood in Canada’s built environment through: 6 hours of accredited educational sessions dedicated to wood product construction, spanning mass timber, offsite systems, and Indigenous-led design. Exclusive access to wood experts from across the supply chain—including manufacturers, consultants, and technical specialists. Dedicated expo pavilions in both the North and South buildings, showcasing structural and architectural wood products at the heart of Canada’s largest building event. WoodWorks Educational Programming:Presented by the Canadian Wood Council over two days: Wednesday, December 3 WS103 – Tall Wood in Canada: Current State, Opportunities, and New InitiativesSpeakers: Canadian Wood Council, WoodWorks Ontario WNM101 – Offsite Construction in Ontario: A Practical and Diligent Path ForwardSpeakers: Forest Economic Advisors, Auto Construct Incorporated WN102 – Building Success: The Nshwaasnangong Child Care and Family Centre StorySpeaker: Two Row Architect WN103 – Mass Timber Economics: Beyond the Bottom LineSpeakers: Clark Construction Management Inc., bnkc architecture + urban design Thursday, December 4 TN101 – Design and Construction of Permanent Wood FoundationsSpeaker: Sustainafree TNM101 – The Future of Tall: The Future of CitiesSpeaker: Antony Wood Consulting Join us to connect with leaders shaping the future of wood construction in Canada.
- December 3, 2025
- 255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6, Canada
- Tour two mass timber landmarks on Toronto’s waterfront with WoodWorks Ontario. See innovation in action at T3 Bayside and Limberlost Place.
Tour: T3 Bayside & Limberlost Place
- Join WoodWorks Ontario’s Hailey Quiquero and Steven Street for a guided exploration of two groundbreaking tall timber buildings on Toronto’s waterfront. This exclusive tour includes: T3 Bayside: A next-generation timber office building designed around the principles of Timber, Transit, and Technology. Enjoy views from the rooftop terrace and 10th floor, and explore show suites, fitness and amenity spaces, and innovative timber construction. Limberlost Place: A 10-storey, award-winning academic building at George Brown College, showcasing mass timber innovation—from solar chimneys and natural ventilation to its beamless floor design and three-storey columns. Don’t miss this opportunity to see two landmark mass timber projects and hear directly from the professionals behind them. Tour Leads: Hailey Quiquero & Steven Street, WoodWorks Ontario Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025 Times: Morning (9:00AM–12:15PM) or Afternoon (1:30PM–4:45PM) Meeting Point: T3 Bayside, 251 Queens Quay E, Toronto, ON Note: Tour is part of the From the Ground Up Conference programming and attendees are required to purchase a core conference ticket to attend the add-on programs such as the off-site tours.
- October 9, 2025
- 251 Queens Quay East, Toronto, ON, Canada
Steven Street
Hailey Quiquero
Myles Millard
- Attend an evening of expert talks, tours, and networking at Limberlost Place—exploring design, materials, and urban-connected projects.
From the Ground Up: Sustainable Placemaking in Toronto
- Join CTBUH at the recently completed Limberlost Place, a new addition to George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus. This event will whet appetites for a wider discussion to be held at the CTBUH 2025 International Conference, taking place from 6 – 9 October 2025. Following an introduction from CTBUH CEO Javier Quintana de Uña, the presentations and discussion will delve into policies, projects and design practices geared towards creating the best space for the occupant, by maximizing social interaction, utilizing recycled and/or sustainable materials, and connecting projects to wider city networks and infrastructure. Limberlost Place will be featured prominently as a case-study as we offer an inside look at the building. Following the panel discussion, join us for a networking reception with opportunities to tour more of the building with key members of the project team. Program: What’s Next in the Industry, and for CTBUH Javier Quintana de Uña, CTBUH CEO Sustainable Placemaking in Toronto: Connecting Developments to a Wider Urban Network James Parakh, City of Toronto Creating Innovative Spaces for a Global Impact Panel Discussion with representatives involved with the conception, construction, development of Limberlost Place at George Brown College: — Steven Street, Executive Director, Woodworks Ontario | Canadian Wood Council (Moderator) — Nerys Rau, Director, Design and Construction and Project Director – Limberlost Place Development, George Brown College — Carol Phillips, Partner, Moriyama Teshima Architects — Krista Palen, Partner, Transsolar Networking Reception & Building Tours Network over drinks and light bites with an opportunity to see more of the building.
- June 24, 2025
- Limberlost Place, Queens Quay East, Toronto, ON, Canada
Steven Street
Krista Palen
James Parakh
- Mark your calendars! WoodWorks Atlantic and the Canadian Wood Council are pleased to present the Wood Solutions Conference in Halifax this fall.
Wood Solutions Conference: Halifax 2025
- Join us November 19–20, 2025, at the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites for Atlantic Canada’s premier event dedicated to wood design and construction. This two-day conference and trade show will feature expert-led seminars, cutting-edge innovations, and valuable networking opportunities for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction. Tickets will be available in August! Stay tuned for details regarding Early Bird Registration! Location: The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites 1515 South Park Street Halifax, NS B3J 2L2 Full conference details and registration info coming soon. Whether you’re focused on sustainability, looking to expand your toolkit, or just want to see what’s possible with wood, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
- November 19, 2025
- 1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Woodrise 2025 brings global experts together to advance mass timber construction through networking, innovation, and sustainability in Vancouver.
Woodrise 2025
- Woodrise 2025 is the premier international congress dedicated to the future of mid- and high-rise timber construction. Hosted by FPInnovations in collaboration with FCBA and JUBH, this event brings together global leaders in architecture, engineering, policy, and industry to explore the latest advancements in mass timber and sustainable building practices. With over 2,000 participants from 25+ countries, 30+ international speakers, and a 25,000+ sqft exhibition space featuring 60+ exhibitors, Woodrise 2025 is a key platform for: Networking & B2B Meetings – Connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators. Insightful Discussions – Gain valuable perspectives on sustainability, regulations, and emerging trends. Showcasing Innovation – Discover groundbreaking projects and technologies shaping the future of wood construction. Who Attends? Woodrise attracts professionals from across the building, forestry, and manufacturing industries, including: Architects, Engineers, and Developers Mass Timber Manufacturers and Suppliers Government Officials and Policymakers Researchers, Educators, and Students Set against the stunning backdrop of Vancouver, a global hub for mass timber innovation, Woodrise 2025 will inspire and engage attendees in shaping the future of sustainable construction. Join us for an event where knowledge meets innovation, and connections create opportunity.
- September 22, 2025
- Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Andrew Waugh
Bob van der Zande
Cristiano Loss
- Gain insight into the design and manufacturing considerations involved in using glulam in buildings!
Webinar: Understanding Glulam: The structural and architectural capabilities of mass timber
- In this webinar, you’ll gain insight into the design and manufacturing considerations involved in using glulam in buildings. As one of the oldest mass timber products used in Canada, glulam offers exceptional flexibility and can be incorporated into a wide range of building types—particularly where curvature and expressive geometry are key. Presenters will outline design and manufacturing strategies for creating efficient structures, showing how glulam can be used not just as columns and beams, but as the primary structure in today’s innovative buildings—whether architecturally driven or focused on value and efficiency. They will also cover the availability of glulam products across Canada and explain how to maximize the value of the timber used. Practical tips will be shared to help designers and specifiers take full advantage of glulam’s attributes in a cost-efficient way. Understanding Glulam: The structural and architectural capabilities of mass timber Date: June 5th, 2025 Time: 1 PM Eastern Time Duration: 1 hour Learning Outcomes: Participants will learn the design strategies employed when using curvature and geometry in buildings and gain an understanding of what is possible with expressive architecture. Participants will understand the practical constraints of glulam manufacturing, including how to approach the design and specification of glulam members. Participants will learn how different wood species and strength grades are applied in glulam design, and how to use them efficiently for optimal performance. Participants will understand how geometry, fire ratings, and member layups influence the cost-efficiency and design potential of glulam systems.
- June 5, 2025
Andre Lema
Alejandro Coronado
- Explore tall wood adoption and new code updates that now allow encapsulated mass timber buildings up to 18 storeys.
Webinar: Building Code Updates for Tall Wood Construction in Canada
- Course Description Mass timber is at the forefront of the shift toward more sustainable, low-carbon construction, offering a compelling example of how innovative materials can shape the future of our cities. As tall timber construction continues to gain momentum across Canada, the possibilities for sustainable and forward-thinking design have significantly expanded. This session explores the state of tall wood adoption, highlighting recent regulatory advancements, including code updates that now permit encapsulated mass timber buildings up to 18 storeys. Join us for this exclusive lecture! Learning Objectives Identify recent updates to the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and British Columbia Building Code (BCBC) that expand provisions for Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction, and explain their implications for tall wood projects in Canada. Analyze different innovative structural systems used in tall mass timber construction and compare their benefits and potential applications. Evaluate real-world examples of completed tall wood construction projects in Canada to understand design strategies, structural approaches, and performance outcomes. Assess the role of WoodWorks and the Canadian Wood Council in advancing wood construction practices, and effectively apply their tools and technical resources to support wood building design.
- May 21, 2025
Hailey Quiquero
Dammy Olafimihan
- Explore the latest in structural connectors and wood connection design at this full-day workshop in Brampton on May 22.
Brampton – Simpson Strong-Tie Workshop
- WoodWorks Ontario is teaming up with Simpson Strong-Tie for an in-person workshop in Brampton this May—designed to bring Ontario’s design and construction professionals the latest in structural connector systems, fasteners, and engineered solutions. You’ll hear from experts from Simpson Strong-Tie as they walk through the latest technical updates, including a preview of the soon-to-be-released Strong-Rod Systems catalogue, highlights from the new 2025 Wood Construction Connectors catalogue, and insights into Strong-Wall® Shearwalls and structural fastening systems. Additionally, WoodWorks Ontario will present a special session that explores market trends in light wood framing and mass timber. This session will focus on the new possibilities in building codes and showcase project examples. They will also introduce the free technical support and resources available through the WoodWorks program. Breakfast, lunch, and continuing education credits are included—don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and sharpen your skills.
- May 22, 2025
- 5 Kenview Blvd, Brampton, ON L6T 5G5, Canada
Brent Bunting, P.Eng
Genady Lubarsky, P.Eng.
Max Torossi
- Discover the innovative world of timber construction through a series of exclusive offsite tours during Woodrise.
Woodrise 2025 – Offsite Tours
- Pre-Congress Tour Monday, September 22, 2025 City Tour (Vancouver East Half Day) – SOLD OUT! Post-Congress Tours Thursday, September 25, 2025 City Tour (Vancouver East Full Day) City Tour (Vancouver Central Full Day) – SOLD OUT! City Tour (Vancouver North, Full Day) City Tour (Vancouver South, Full Day) Beyond the City Tour (UBC Campus, Full Day) Beyond the City Tour (Squamish Region, Full Day) Beyond the City Tour (Vancouver Island, Full Day) Beyond the City Tour (Kootenay Region, Multi Day) Click here for more details and ticket information on all the Woodrise 2025 Offsite Tours.
- September 22, 2025
- Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada
