Mass Timber Training Network (MTAT)

Mass Timber Training Network (MTAT) supports the advancement of wood as a low-carbon building material by addressing key barriers to mass timber adoption: skills shortages, the lack of standardized curriculum and gaps in the broader prefabrication/offsite (pre-fab) construction sector.

This project directly addresses these gaps through three interlocking deliverables: convene a network of key stakeholders, develop a skilled trades educational framework for integrating mass timber, and create a baseline for accelerating pre-fab construction education broadly.

Final Report

Download the Final Project Report

We are proud to share the 2025–26 MTAT Final Report, highlighting how the project identified training gaps,
built a national network, and developed key training resources.

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Project Background & Objectives

Overview of how the project was initiated and key outcomes achieved

Industry & Education Gap Analysis

Findings on workforce challenges and curriculum gaps impacting mass timber adoption

National Network Development

Structure, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative milestones across Canada

Training Framework & Off-site Construction Baseline Findings

Documentation of the national training framework and offsite construction baseline analysis.

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Training Resources

National Training Resources
Developed Through the Project

Through national collaboration with educators and industry partners, the MTAT project developed
practical training resources and a validated framework to support mass timber and off-site construction education across Canada.
Explore the full resources on the Educators Hub.

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Aligned with 9 Core Competencies

Resources structured around nine industry-validated core competencies defined and refined through national network collaboration.

Industry & Educator Video Lessons

Short training videos developed with network members, showcasing real-world mass timber practices and construction insights.

Adaptable National Training Framework

A collaboratively developed framework aligned with Red Seal standards or modular formats for integration into existing programs.

Project Initiatives

Advancing Skills, Sustainability,
and Innovation in Construction

Establishing a national network of industry and educational stakeholders
Developing a customizable training framework that integrates mass timber training into skilled trades curricula
Promoting the environmental benefits of mass timber through education
Building foundational understanding for prefabricated wood construction to strengthen its workforce and educational infrastructure

Targeted Outcomes

Driving Alignment, Skills,
and Growth in Mass Timber

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A community of stakeholders that fosters resource-sharing, reduces duplication of efforts, and promotes collective growth in mass timber education and adoption.

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Improved alignment between educational institutions, industry needs, and regulatory requirements.

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Streamlined training pathways and standardized certification that lower barriers to adoption for companies across provinces.

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Increased knowledge & skills among tradespeople, preparing them to work with mass timber and prefabricated wood construction technologies.

Milestones & Achievements

See How Far We’ve Come

Key steps shaping the development of the Mass Timber Training Framework.

Project Initiated

November 2023

Foundation phase initiated to establish the Mass Timber Training Network Framework and build collaborative.

Canada Wide Network Meetings

Ongoing

Consultation with educators, industry partners, and Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs) to identify curriculum gaps and ensure the framework reflects real-world training needs.

MOU Signed with Industry & Institutions

Ongoing

Established formal partnerships with institutions and organizations across Canada to support collaboration and future adoption of mass timber training resources.

Curriculum Established

August - October 2025

Outlined the core competencies and educational pathways needed to prepare future tradespeople for modern construction methods, validated with Mass Timber Training Network members.

Faculty Development Workshop

November 2025

MTAT Faculty Development workshop hosted to identify strategies for faculty training and curriculum integration.

Training Resources Release

March 2026

Launch of the national training framework and supporting teaching resources developed through MTAT collaboration.

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learning about future events and resources, or sharing questions and suggestions.

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The Modern Methods of Construction Education (MMC Edu) is funded by Natural Resources Canada and delivered in partnership with the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

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