About MassTimber@MSU
MassTimber@MSU is a leading program at Michigan State University dedicated to advancing the use of mass timber in construction. The program focuses on research, education, and outreach to promote sustainable building practices in Michigan, the Great Lakes region and beyond.
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MassTimber@MSU and Climate Futures Co-host Mass Timber Panel at the 2026 U-M Climate Week
Published on September 9, 2026
This event on October 2 in Ann Arbor convenes leaders from policy, industry, design, and education to explore the innovations needed to scale mass timber adoption across the Great Lakes region. -
Wood Innovation Grant Awarded to Accelerate the Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative
Published on August 18, 2026
Dovetail Partners, MassTimber@MSU, and Team Pennsylvania to Advance Regional Mass Timber Ecosystem. -
MassTimber@MSU and MI DNR Release Resource Guide on Supporting Michigan Mass Timber Momentum
Published on July 28, 2026
The Michigan Mass Timber Resource Guide is dedicated to supporting this growing movement by providing architects, engineers, developers, policymakers, and enthusiasts with a centralized platform for accessing essential resources and information. -
Michigan Hardwoods and Mass Timber: Historical Context, Technical Barriers, and Emerging Opportunities
Published on July 24, 2026
In this meeting, we welcomed Randi Dodgson, PhD Student from Michigan Technological University, who presented on structural grading and engineering applications of underutilized wood species. -
The Detroit News features Catalyst Program, mass timber momentum across the State, and discusses manufacturing gap
Published on May 11, 2026
In a recent article, The Detroit News featured the boom of mass timber construction, while also addressing the current manufacturing gap.
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Opinion: Research universities leading the way in sustainable innovation
Published on October 26, 2023
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New DNR building the first Michigan-sourced mass timber structure
Published on October 23, 2023
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