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1. Discover which regional forestry supply chains and regenerative practices make U.S. timber a sustainable triple-bottom-line choice.
2. Understand how domestic manufacturers are bringing regional species into mass timber production—and what that means for your project.
3. Gain actionable strategies for specifying and planning mass timber projects that successfully leverage local sourcing.
Many mass timber project teams want to tell a story that connects their buildings to regional forests—but the path from intention to implementation isn’t always clear. In this session, Michaela Harms draws from her rare, full-spectrum experience—from certification and R&D to manufacturing and site deployment—to walk AEC teams through the steps needed to source regionally and responsibly. Attendees will explore how to identify viable regional forestry supply chains, understand what manufacturers are already doing to bring domestic species into the fold, and learn how to use specs and early planning to make those options viable for their projects. This session empowers project teams to make sourcing choices that support U.S. woodland economies, enrich sustainability narratives, and deliver cost-effective results.
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Mass timber must deliver real value to scale. Learn how product/market fit and value propositions drive demand, capital, and successful adoption.
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A candid look at mass timber’s path to scale—through the supply side lens of one of the industry’s most experienced executives.
Explore how reducing embodied carbon creates economic, competitive, and environmental advantages — and why mass timber is uniquely positioned to help you do it.
Learn how to source regional timber for mass timber projects, navigate the supply chain from forest to factory, and make design and spec decisions for successful sourcing.
Learn how to tackle mass timber’s insurance hurdles and leave with actionable risk management strategies to move your projects forward with confidence.
Learn seismic-tested design strategies and how to use real data to drive approvals, reduce risk, and make the mass timber case in high-seismic regions.
Learn how to create and sustain a thriving mass timber ecosystem—with region-specific strategies to overcome barriers, accelerate adoption, and unlock new opportunities.