Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice

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In December, at the 2023 Michigan Mass Timber Update, we announced the launch of the Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice. Hosted by MassTimber@MSU, WoodWorks, and American Wood Council, this quarterly, virtual gathering will enable those who are engaged in mass timber projects and initiatives across Michigan to access technical assistance and peer learning in a supportive and confidential environment. 

Who should join? Designers, engineers, developers, building owners, construction managers, installers, code officials, forest products producers, and more—all actively involved in mass timber projects in Michigan.

Next meeting: July 24, 2026, from 9-11 a.m. ET

How to join: To receive access to the meeting, please complete and submit the following form. 

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Recordings

  • 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.

  • Lignin-Based Adhesives for Mass Timber

    Published on April 14, 2026
    In this meeting, we welcomed Dr. Mojgan Nejad, MSU Department of Forestry, who presented about her lab’s innovation in lignin-based adhesives and pathways to commercializing these biodegradable, lower-carbon options in mass timber products.

  • Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction

    Published on January 21, 2026
    During this Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice meeting, we will have a conversation about fire design considerations with mass timber, with a presentation from Jason Smart, Senior Director, Fire Engineering, of the American Wood Council.

  • 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.

  • 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.