About Us
Regular meetings brought educators and industry together to guide the framework’s development.
Industry partners reviewed and validated competencies to ensure training reflects real-world needs.
Workshops and feedback sessions invited educator input to inform curriculum integration.
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Instructor guide for a mass timber benchtop project covering wood science, materials, tools, drawings, and connection installation practices.
Project drawing set for educational use only.
Project drawing set for educational use only.
Project drawing set for educational use only.
Chart outlining common mass timber software showing roles, features, and strengths; created with industry partners as an informational reference.
Two-page handout by Natural Resources Canada outlining the sustainability, safety, and health benefits of mass timber buildings.
Two-page handout on the benefits of mass timber.
Training video on table saw safety, covering key rules, safe operation, and best practices for machining.
Instructional video on sliding compound miter saw use, covering proper setup, operation, and safety practices.
Instructional video explaining router types, when to use them, and how to operate safely.
Overview of router bit types, selection, and safe installation practices.
Guide to hammer drill parts, operation, and essential safety practices.
Guide to full body harness use, including fitting, inspection, and fall protection safety practices.
Overview of saw blade selection, including types, uses, and tips for safe, effective cutting.
List of global mass timber conferences for learning, networking, and industry engagement.
Advantages and types of timber building systems. (Build in Wood Design Guide, EU)
Considerations for transportation, storage and management of prefabricated timber components on site (Build in Wood Design Guide, EU).
Introduction to the multifaceted properties of wood from the Build in Wood Design Guide (Denmark). | Wood Properties
Reference guide to common acronyms used in mass timber and off-site construction, supporting clearer understanding of technical terms across education and industry contexts.
Collection of resources and solution papers focusing on insurance for Mass Timber buildings. | WoodWorks
Report by Allan, B., Eaton, D., Leung, P. Collaborative project report by the Canadian Wood Council, Transition Accelerator, Energy Futures Lab and FPAC.
Presentation by Brandon Ionata (Graitec) and Antonio Marcantonio (Metaligna), from the University of New Brunswick Offsite Construction Research Centre Webinar Series.
Report by Bird Construction examining the financial rationale and economic impact of mass timber adoption in Canada.
Resource on laneway houses and garden suites in Toronto area. | Assembly Corp (Toronto, ON)
Mass timber high-rise in downtown Vancouver under construction 2026.
Overview of mass timber systems, materials, and off-site construction approaches, with project examples and insights from industry experts. | Holz Prefab (Winnipeg, MB)
Short video by @archimarathon featuring the Temple of Light, highlighting mass timber design with glulam arches and prefabricated curved timber panels.
Short video by @archimarathon showcasing 837 Beatty Street, demonstrating adaptive reuse with a mass timber addition to a historic heavy timber building.
Short video by @archimarathon highlighting exposed mass timber design, fire performance validation, and its role in advancing building code approvals.
Short video by @archimarathon showcasing The Hive mass timber building in Vancouver.
Short video by @archimarathon explaining different mass timber types and their properties for easy understanding.
Case study by Naturally Wood with drawings, cost analysis, project delivery, life cycle assessment, and material insights.
Shows how exposed wood and natural materials can reduce stress and support occupant health and well-being. | Naturally:Wood
Sustainability of mass timber and carbon calculators. | Naturally:Wood
Description of over 200 mass timber projects in BC, with images. | Naturally:Wood
22 building projects that demonstrate new mass timber or hybrid building systems or construction processes. | Naturally:Wood
Collection of mass timber demonstration projects and a guide to mass timber in industrial architecture, funded by FII BC.
Collection of research findings on wood connections from the FII Wood Research Library. | FII-Wood Research Library
Educational Resources, image collection, BC supplier directory, research on wood performance, sustainability of mass timber, and funding for wood education.
Case study by WoodWorks
Estimate the wood carbon footprint of your project. | WoodWorks
Fire safety and joinery techniques used on the 8 storey Hartwood Project (Seattle, US). | WoodWorks
Case studies of mass timber, hybrid and panelized projects; design guides, and videos that can easily be integrated into training.
Case study by the Canadian Wood Council (CWC)
Case study by the Canadian Wood Council (CWC)
Case study by the Canadian Wood Council (CWC)
Technical and educational hub for wood construction, including case studies of mass timber projects, codes and latest standards, resources on sustainability, to support wood education.
Technical design resources for engineers and architects, from introductory topics to advanced guidance on structural design, fire resistance, and acoustics. | WoodWorks
Video lesson by Shaun St-Amour (ETRO Construction)
Video lesson by Shaun St-Amour (ETRO Construction)
Video lesson by Will Dancey (Dietrich’s Technology North America)
Video lesson by Mathieu Fraile-Tremblay (BC Passive House)
Video lesson by Mathieu Fraile-Tremblay (BC Passive House)
Instructional video on crane slings, focusing on selection, inspection, and safe lifting practices on site.
Overview of rigging hardware safety, including components, inspection, and proper use for lifting operations.
Video explaining crane load charts, including how to read capacity limits and ensure safe lifting operations on site.
Instructional video on crane hand signals, covering key gestures used for safe and effective communication on site.
Introduction to wood fundamentals, covering material properties, moisture, and key characteristics relevant to construction on the jobsite.
Guide to wood router and hand tool safety, covering proper handling, techniques, and essential precautions.
Video guide to chain mortiser basics, including safe operation, setup, and essential techniques for precise mortising.
Instructional video on drill bit safety, covering proper selection, handling techniques, and practical tips for safe and effective use.
Instructional video on circular saw safety, focusing on correct use, cutting practices, and essential jobsite safety precautions.
Reference guide to common acronyms used in mass timber and off-site construction, supporting clearer understanding of technical terms across education and industry contexts.
Recorded video presentation by Oliver David (OD) Krieg (Intelligent City), from the University of New Brunswick Offsite Construction Research Centre Webinar Series.
Recorded video presentation by Brandon Ionata (Graitec) and Antonio Marcantonio (Metaligna), from the University of New Brunswick Offsite Construction Research Centre Webinar Series.
Report by Hwang, J.H. et al. and the University of New Brunswick Offsite Construction Research Centre (OCRC).
Framework published by the University of New Brunswick Offsite Construction Research Centre (OCRC).
Resource on laneway houses and garden suites in Toronto area. | Assembly Corp (Toronto, ON)
Overview of mass timber systems, materials, and off-site construction approaches, with project examples and insights from industry experts. | Holz Prefab (Winnipeg, MB)
Database of over 200 mass timber projects in British Columbia, featuring project descriptions and images. | Naturally:Wood
National directory of pre-fab construction companies across Canada. Identify subject matter experts for guest lectures and connect with industry partners for site visits and factory tours. | Scius Advisory
