Why a Mass Timber Report?

This report was developed as a companion piece to the International Mass Timber Conference (IMTC), held annually in Portland, Oregon. As evidenced by dramatic year-over-year growth in attendance, the conference has strengthened the mass timber community by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information, and for the development of relationships along the industry’s supply chain.

Information on mass timber is being developed at a phenomenal rate. It can be overwhelming, especially when each new piece of information is specific to just one aspect of the industry. By contrast, this report is intended as a single, comprehensive, in-depth source of North American mass timber information, as it stands in 2024.

The report is comprised of the following sections:

• Feature Stories
  Compelling articles featuring relevant places, ideas and information.

• Mass Timber Performance Index
  An in-depth technical and economic overview of the state of mass timber.

  • View the 2023 Example

  • View the 2022 Example

• Chapter Titles
  Organized and grouped by over-arching topics, the report is divided into multiple chapters, each featuring articles and case studies for handy reference.

• Case Studies
  Detailed articles written by industry leaders on specific projects and topics (see list below) and featured within chapters of the Report.

  • View Past Case Studies

• Advertiser Index
  Index of the list of invaluable partners who support the Report each year.

  • View the 2023 Advertiser Index

• News Highlights (NEW for 2024)
  A compilation of the most popular news releases shared by Forest Business Network’s CEO, Craig Rawlings, in 2023 based on social media analytics.

• IMTC Highlights (NEW for 2024)
  A brief photo history essay of the record-setting 2023 International Mass Timber Conference. We hope this is a fun way to revisit the some of the highlights and if you’re new - to give you a sense of what the event is all about.

• Mass Timber Terminology Glossary (NEW for 2024)
  Our authors have curated a list of the most common terms used in the report along with short definitions. We envision this being a living document, updated each year as new terminology arises along with input from readers

Call for Content

We accept submissions year-round for case studies and white papers.  Have a great story or lesson learned that could benefit others? To be considered for inclusion in the next edition, review the list of topics of interest below and submit through one of the forms below:

• Environmental/sustainability benefits of mass timber

• Mass timber carbon accounting

• Recent project stories/case studies (past 12 months)

• New construction and assembly approaches that save time and money (case studies)

• Case studies for modular design and project coordination

• Building market & development success stories and lessons learned

• Research and data on occupant health benefits in mass timber buildings

Deadline for submissions to be considered for the 2025 Report is November 20, 2024.