Mass Timber

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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News

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.
SPDC mass timber colleagues publish study in Mass Timber Construction Journal

Published on April 27, 2026
George Berghorn, MassTimber@MSU Research Director, along with MSU SPDC colleagues, published a study in the Mass Timber Construction Journal on "Sensor Applications in Mass Timber Buildings: A Comprehensive Review."