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: December 2025 (TBA)

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

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Recordings

  • 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.

  • 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.