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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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Highlights

Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program

The Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program provides funding and technical assistance to support the successful use and implementation of mass timber by early adopters in Michigan.

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Tall Timber: The Future of Cities in Wood

MassTimber@MSU and Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with sponsorship support from Bedrock, Rossetti, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, The Christman Company / Christman Constructors, Inc., and Metro Signs & Lighting, hosted the traveling exhibit TALL TIMBER: The Future of Cities in Wood.

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News

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.
Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative releases Vision document and announces Dovetail Partners as fiscal sponsor, ongoing leadership by MassTimber@MSU

Published on April 7, 2026
With participation by ~150 representatives of sectors across the mass timber value chain, the Collaborative has produced “Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative: A Regional Vision,” released on April 2, 2026, at the International Mass Timber Conference.
Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program awards $50,000 to UP mass timber project

Published on March 23, 2026
A long-term care facility planned by the Bay Mills Indian Community in the Upper Peninsula community of Brimley is the latest mass timber project in Michigan to receive funding and technical expertise provided by the Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program.
It’s a Wrap: Tall Timber Exhibition Draws Diverse Audiences and Dynamic Programming to Downtown Detroit

Published on March 19, 2026
Hosted by MassTimber@MSU and Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the traveling Tall Timber: The Future of Cities in Wood exhibition saw over 1000 visitors during its 3-month run in downtown Detroit.
MSU education, research helping grow mass timber building industry in Michigan and beyond

Published on March 17, 2026
MassTimber@MSU delivers education, research, outreach, communications and policy advocacy to advance sustainable mass timber construction.