Mass timber construction in Canada

Demand for more sustainable construction materials and methods, as well as more sophisticated design and production systems, is stimulating the construction market in Canada. Mass timber will shape the future of low carbon construction and develop the bio-economy. Canada's forest sector is responding to this opportunity with innovative products and designs.

Manufacturers and integrators

Mass timber manufacturers produce cross-laminated timber panels, glue-laminated beams and other engineered wood products at dedicated manufacturing facilities. In contrast, mass timber integrators facilitate the delivery of mass timber projects by coordinating procurement, design support, digital modelling, computer numerical control processing, fabrication, logistics and on-site installation. Integrators coordinate the services and processes required to transform engineered wood products into project-specific building components ready for construction, working closely with manufacturers, designers, contractors and project owners.

Some companies operate under a vertically integrated model, acting as both manufacturers and integrators. In addition to producing mass timber products, these companies may provide design support, engineering coordination, fabrication, procurement, logistics and installation services. This model can streamline project delivery and improve coordination across the supply chain.

As of 2026, the companies listed below represent some of the manufacturers and integrators operating in Canada's mass timber sector. Companies are grouped according to their primary role in the mass timber supply chain. The companies are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the Government of Canada. The companies are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the Government of Canada.

Mass timber companies in Canada, by primary role and location, 2026
Company Primary role Office location(s)
Timmerman Timberworks Integrator New Lowell, Ontario
Timber Systems Limited Integrator Markham, Ontario
Normerica Integrator Barrie, Ontario
CLTech Integrator Welland, Ontario
Mytec Framing Integrator Edmonton, Alberta
Alfred Horie Construction Co. Integrator Burnaby, British Columbia
Beam Craft Integrator Vancouver, British Columbia; Edmonton, Alberta
Schuler Timberworks Inc. Integrator Cochrane, Alberta
Seagate Mass Timber Integrator Coquitlam, British Columbia
Intelligent City Integrator Delta, British Columbia
IWS Wood Products Integrator Mindemoya, Ontario
Cornerstone Timberframes Integrator Kleefeld, Manitoba
Woodpecker Timber Framing Integrator Exshaw, Alberta
Nicola Logworks Integrator Merritt, British Columbia
Mass Timber Services Integrator Calgary, Alberta
Spearhead Manufacturer-Integrator Nelson, British Columbia
Canadian Timberframes Manufacturer-Integrator Parson, British Columbia
Eco Development Group Manufacturer-Integrator Parry Sound, Ontario
Kalesnikoff Manufacturer-Integrator Castlegar, British Columbia
Nordic Structures Manufacturer-Integrator Montreal, Quebec
Element 5 Manufacturer-Integrator Toronto, Ontario
Western Archrib Manufacturer-Integrator Edmonton, Alberta; Boissevain, Manitoba
International Timber Frame Manufacturer-Integrator Donald, British Columbia
Goodfellow Manufacturer-Integrator Delson, Quebec
Art Massif Manufacturer-Integrator Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec
Mercer Mass Timber Manufacturer-Integrator Okanagan Falls, British Columbia

The State of Mass Timber in Canada report

The 2021 State of Mass Timber in Canada (SMTC) report is the first of its kind to systematically document domestic mass timber construction projects and production capacity in Canada. The report provides a glimpse into market trends and demonstrates the value for builders and designers to consider building with wood.

The Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) program produced the report to record, review and analyze the rise of mass timber construction in Canada. This report highlights the progress Canada has made in mass timber production, design and building, as well as the potential for our country’s ongoing leadership in this area.

A key highlight of the SMTC report is an interactive map, which displays information on over 750 completed or under-construction mass timber projects from 2007 to 2022, which represent a gross area of more than 2.9 million square metres (31 million square feet). The map also features data on 20 solid wood manufacturing facilities across Canada, demonstrating the growing capacity of domestic producers.

The rise of mass timber construction in Canada

The growth in mass timber construction across Canada can be linked to:

  • progressive building codes
  • new mass timber products
  • innovative building systems
  • a growing number of designers and builders with expertise
  • increasingly affordable products and systems
  • interest in green building materials and sustainable designs

With the wide range of mass timber uses and applications, as well as the increased availability of new building materials on the market, wood is a preferred option for low carbon/green construction.

In the SMTC report and interactive map, mass timber projects are defined as public and private industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-family residential buildings that are at least 300 square metres. These buildings use engineered wood components or assemblies in structural applications, such as walls, floors and roofs either in all-wood designs or as a key part of a hybrid system (with steel, concrete and/or light wood frame). The report and map also features other structures such as bridges, towers and agricultural buildings.

Map of mass timber projects and manufacturers in Canada

Developed using the best available data, including information provided by third parties, the SMTC database and interactive map may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. Watch how to navigate the State of Mass Timber map (video).

The database is updated periodically to capture new projects, manufacturers and production estimates.

To submit a new project or provide additional information, consult our key term definitions below to ensure your revision meets our criteria before contacting the GCWood program at gcwood-cvbois@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

SMTC on Living Atlas of the World | ArcGIS

The SMTC database and interactive map is officially part of the Living Atlas of the World! The Living Atlas is the biggest collection of maps and geographical based data in the world. Users can now navigate through the dashboard and learn more about the mass timber industry in Canada. To view the map, visit the Living Atlas page.

SMTC-Database/key terms

Key terms used in the SMTC database, report and interactive map include:

  • Completed projects: project where the construction is completed and the structure is occupied and/or in use
  • Manufacturing facilities: primary mass timber production facilities
    • suppliers and integrators are not currently included in the database/interactive map
  • Mass timber: engineered wood products made of large, solid wood panels, columns or beams for use as load-bearing wall, floor and roof assemblies
    • typically formed and engineered for high strength through lamination, fasteners or structural adhesives
  • Mass timber project: project using large engineered wood members or assemblies in structural applications; such as walls, floors and roofs either in all-wood designs or as a key part of a hybrid system (with steel, concrete and/or light wood frame)
    • public and private industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-family residential buildings that are at least 300m2
    • bridges, towers and agricultural buildings
  • Planned project: project that has submitted documentation to acquire appropriate permits or approvals and/or has undertaken substantial design and project planning efforts
  • Project under construction: project that has broken ground, started foundation
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