Counting down 7 iconic players in Canadian mass timber
SiteNews Editor Russell Hixson is digging into cutting edge wood technology.
Mass timber is reshaping Canada’s construction landscape, and several innovative companies are leading this sustainable charge. Our recent video highlights seven prominent firms making significant contributions to the sector.
These companies are not just constructing buildings; they’re shaping the future of sustainable architecture in Canada.
Mass timber offers a range of advantages that are transforming the way we design and construct buildings. Engineered for strength and precision, products like cross-laminated timber (CLT), glulam, and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) provide structural performance comparable to steel and concrete, while being significantly lighter.
This can reduce foundation requirements, lower transportation costs, and speed up construction through prefabrication and on-site assembly. Mass timber is also a sustainable building material—renewable, carbon-storing, and often sourced from responsibly managed forests—making it an attractive option for reducing a project’s embodied carbon footprint.