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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." 
Apply by Sunday! MassTimber@MSU Seeks MI Healthy Climate Corps Outreach Specialist

Published on September 3, 2024
Want to work with MassTimber@MSU? MI Healthy Climate Corps member applications are open and we are hosting a full-time Outreach Specialist focused on developing and launching an outreach plan to engage underserved and climate-affected communities.
MassTimber@MSU Director Sandra Lupien Featured in Mass Timber Group Show

Published on August 22, 2024
Hosts Brady Potts and Nic Wilson feature Sandra Lupien in their latest Mass Timber Group podcast, discussing how Michigan is building momentum in mass timber construction.
Amended Law Eases Path for Mass Timber Schools in Michigan

Published on July 25, 2024
If you’re designing a mass timber school in Michigan, the approvals process has recently become more straightforward.
MassTimber@MSU Fosters Collaboration in Finland

Published on June 27, 2024
The Michigan delegation participated in the Wood Building Construction Trade and Study Mission hosted by Business Finland and MSU Forestry faculty visited the University of Eastern Finland.
University Research Corridor Article Highlights MassTimber@MSU Leaders Research

Published on January 19, 2024
MSU’s mass timber leadership spotlighted in MetroMode.
MassTimber@MSU, MI DNR Host 2023 Michigan Mass Timber Update: Breaking New Ground in Detroit

Published on January 5, 2024
The 2023 Michigan Mass Timber Update: Breaking New Ground convened more than 150 people engaged in Michigan’s mass timber ecosystem to share key updates, and identify priorities, next steps for 2024.
MSU researchers explore emerging market for mass timber in Michigan

Published on December 6, 2023
Mass timber, engineered wood known for its strength and sustainability, has been used inside and outside of Michigan more frequently over the past decade to build and design large buildings.
Leaders Celebrate Milestone for State's First Michigan-Sourced Mass Timber Building

Published on October 13, 2023
Michigan Department of Natural Resources breaks ground on mass timber Newberry Customer Service Center breaks ground in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Sandra Lupien Addresses Mass Timber Demand in Fox2Detroit Feature on Detroit's New Carpenter Union Training Center

Published on October 12, 2023
Fox2Detroit spotlights MassTimber@MSU Director, Sandra Lupien, driving the mass timber movement in Michigan. Lupien's efforts, featured in the article, underscore the growing demand and benefits of mass timber construction in the state.
Sandra Lupien Joins 2023 World Economic Forum Transformation Summit

Published on October 11, 2023
Director of MassTimber@MSU, Sandra Lupien, attended the WEF Urban Transformation Summit in Detroit, Michigan and spoke about opportunities to advance mass timber.