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Mass Timber Applications in Bridges

Published on September 12, 2025
During this Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice meeting, we have a presentation and conversation on mass timber applications in bridges featuring expert Dan Tingley, Executive Director and Senior Design Engineer for Wood Research & Development Ltd.
Mass Timber at the 2025 CEDAM Community Champions Summit

Published on August 15, 2025
Director Sandra Lupien attended the 2025 Community Champions Summit, moderating a mass timber panel presentation.
SBN Detroit Interviews MassTimber@MSU Director

Published on August 5, 2025
SBN Detroit interviewed Sandra Lupien to discuss how MassTimber@MSU is working to advance sustainability across Michigan.
Michigan State University Introduces New Mass Timber Construction Management Course – One of the First in the U.S.

Published on July 29, 2025
MSU’s new mass timber course, one of the first taught from a construction management perspective, prepares students to lead sustainable building projects in a fast-growing industry.
Marine Trades Institute Begins Construction on New NLT Project

Published on July 16, 2025
Construction is underway on a new state-of-the-art mass timber building at the Marine Trades Institute (formerly the Great Lakes Boat Building School).
Sandra Lupien Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2025-26

Published on July 1, 2025
Forestry faculty member has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct a professional product focused on mass timber policy.
How to Specify Regional Wood for Your Mass Timber Projects

Published on June 24, 2025
During this Michigan MT Community of Practice meeting, we have a presentation and conversation on how to specify regional wood for your mass timber projects, featuring experts Michaela Harms of Sterling Structural and Annavitte Rand of Thornton Tomasetti.
WoodWorks & MassTimber@MSU Host Tall Wood Seminar

Published on June 16, 2025
We co-hosted a tall wood seminar and tour of the MSU mass timber STEM Facility with WoodWorks, walking through what the 2021 IBC code changes mean for mass timber.
MassTimber@MSU Travels to Finland for the Multi-State Wood Building Trade and Study Mission

Published on May 14, 2025
Sandra and George traveled to Finland this May for the multi-state wood building trade and study mission led by Business Finland, as part of a six-person Michigan delegation.
What the 2021 Michigan Building Code Means for Mass Timber

Published on March 19, 2025
During this Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice meeting, we have a presentation and conversation on what the 2021 Michigan building code means for mass timber, featuring expert Ed Lisinski, Midwest Regional Manager with American Wood Council.
Randi Dodgson: Hardwood Mass Timber Research at Michigan Tech

Published on February 10, 2025
Randi Dodgson shared Michigan Tech’s research on Michigan hardwood and hybrid mass timber materials, focusing on the challenges with moisture content and adhesive bonding.
Marco Lo Ricco: Comparative Whole Building Lifecycle Assessment of Mass Timber Buildings

Published on January 30, 2025
Marco Lo Ricco discussed how lifecycle assessments show mass timber’s lower global warming potential compared to other materials and how insights can guide future research.
Manasseh Agbedam: Lignin-Based Two-Component Polyurethane Adhesive for Mass Timber Application

Published on January 22, 2025
Manasseh Agbedam shares results of his work under Dr. Mojgan Nejad’s developing and testing mass timber adhesives and coatings made from lignin.
Sandra Lupien Gives Keynote Address at the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan 2024 Annual Leadership Awards

Published on December 19, 2024
Keynote Speaker Sandra Lupien highlights the role of mass timber in sustainable building at the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan (USGBC-WM) Leadership Awards on December 5th.
New Mass Timber Building Codes to Take Effect in Michigan in 2025

Published on December 17, 2024
Those seeking to design and build mass timber buildings in Michigan will soon have more options with the recent adoption of the 2021 Michigan Building Code, scheduled to take effect on April 9, 2025.
150 Celebrate 2024 Mass Timber Momentum at “Michigan Mass Timber Update: Opening Doors”

Published on December 11, 2024
State Announces new Mass Timber Catalyst Fund; Participants enjoy tours of new mass timber condominiums and mixed-use space at event venue Adelaide Pointe.
East Lansing Adopts First-In-State Mass Timber Incentive

Published on November 25, 2024
The East Lansing City Council has adopted changes to its zoning ordinance to create development incentives for mass timber construction, and to allow for mass timber production in certain areas of the city.
Welcome Calista Rockwell to the MassTimber@MSU Team!

Published on November 22, 2024
A 2024-25 MI Healthy Climate Corps member, Calista joins us as an Outreach Associate. She’ll focus on understanding how mass timber might support economic development, health, and well-being in under-invested and climate-affected communities in Michigan.
A Week of Collaboration for MassTimber@MSU at Climate Week NYC

Published on October 3, 2024
"Timber Tuesday” trio of events draws hundreds at Climate Week NYC.
MassTimber@MSU and Partners Host "Timber Tuesday at NYC Climate Week" 2024

Published on September 11, 2024
MassTimber@MSU is thrilled to participate in NYC Climate Week this month, as part of a trio of events on September 24, co-branded as "Timber Tuesday at NYC Climate Week."