Mass Timber Logistics and Installation Support
Efficient Assembly Preparation for Mass Timber
We support mass timber installation through prefabrication, including supplying connection hardware and preinstalled components where feasible. This reduces on-site labour, improves installation accuracy, enhances quality control, and accelerates erection while supporting predictable construction schedules.
Logistics, Installation Planning, & Moisture Management
We provide coordinated logistics and installation support for mass timber construction, including delivery sequencing, just-in-time scheduling, and oversize transport planning. Services include erection sequencing, crane and rigging coordination, and tolerance verification. Moisture management strategies help protect timber and maintain performance during construction.
Connection Hardware & Prefabrication
We supply mass timber connection hardware and preinstall components where feasible, supporting prefabrication strategies that reduce on-site labour, improve installation speed, and enhance quality control during mass timber construction and erection.
Delivery & Logistics Coordination
We coordinate delivery sequencing, just-in-time scheduling, and oversize load logistics for mass timber projects. Services include routing, packaging, and protection planning to ensure safe transport, efficient site handling, and alignment with construction schedules.
Erection Planning & Installation Support
We support mass timber installation with erection sequencing, crane and rigging coordination, and tolerance verification. On-site technical guidance helps ensure accurate fit-up, efficient assembly, and integration with structural and envelope systems.
Moisture Management
We provide moisture management strategies for mass timber construction, including temporary protection, coordination with envelope and roofing trades, storage and handling guidance, and monitoring practices to protect timber and maintain structural performance.
Connection Hardware Supply and Preinstallation
Connection hardware can be supplied and components preassembled to support prefabricated mass timber systems. This approach reduces site labour, accelerates erection, and improves installation consistency and quality across timber construction projects.
Delivery and Logistics Planning
We plan and manage delivery logistics for mass timber systems, including sequencing, just-in-time scheduling, and transport of oversized elements. Packaging and handling strategies are coordinated to support safe delivery and efficient site operations.
Erection Planning and Support
Installation planning includes sequencing strategies, crane and rigging coordination, and fit-up verification for mass timber structures. Technical support during erection helps maintain accuracy, improve efficiency, and ensure alignment with construction requirements.
Moisture Management During Construction
Moisture protection strategies are developed for mass timber projects, including temporary coverings, coordination with building envelope trades, and guidance on storage and handling. Monitoring practices help protect timber during construction and preserve long-term performance.
Mass Timber logistics and installation support services
Our glulam products have been used in a wide range of mass timber projects, as demonstrated in the following examples, which highlight structural performance, long spans, and efficient installation in modern timber construction.
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David Rubenstein Treehouse
The David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus is a three-story mass timber conference center featuring exposed Alaska Yellow Cedar glulam beams and columns supplied by Western Forest Products, creating a warm and sustainable gathering space.
Glue Laminated Construction
ICE Block 1
ICE Block 1 in Sacramento is a contemporary mass timber mid-rise that reinterprets historic heavy timber construction. Douglas Fir glulam beams and columns supplied by Western Forest Products support the exposed structural timber system.
Institutional mass timber construction
Piner High School
At Piner High School, a two-story classroom building uses prefabricated construction for grades 7–12. Alaska Yellow Cedar glulam beams and columns supplied by Western Forest Products provide structural strength, durability, and a natural wood finish.
Glulam Structural Timber Systems
Barbados National Performing Arts Center
The Barbados National Performing Arts Pavilion features a mass timber structure with sweeping roof canopies and expressive timber framing. Alaska Yellow Cedar glulam beams and columns supplied by Western Forest Products support the structural system and deliver a durable, low-maintenance finish.
Glulam Mass Timber Construction
Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater
The Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater in Riverfront Park features a basket-inspired timber canopy. Curved Alaska Yellow Cedar glulam beams and columns supplied by Western Forest Products form the woven structural frame supporting the pavilion roof.
Manufacturer Support for Efficient Timber Installation
Direct manufacturer involvement improves installation accuracy, reduces site issues, and supports reliable timelines for mass timber projects.
Mass Timber Professional Services
Project Management
We support mass timber projects with early cost planning, system comparisons, quantity take-offs, and value engineering to improve project economics
Design Assist Services
Design assist integrates mass timber expertise early to optimize cost, constructability, performance, and schedule through collaboration with architects, engineers, and contractors
Fabrication Services
We fabricate mass timber components using CNC machining and handcrafting to deliver precise geometries, integrated connections, and efficient installation with reduced delays
Mass Timber Resources
Explore our comprehensive Resources and Specifications section, designed to support your engineered wood projects. Access detailed product guides, technical data sheets, installation manuals, and certifications for precision and performance.
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Advancing Sustainability Through Action
stronger together
40+
Active agreements with Indigenous groups or Indigenous organizations.
Generating Benefits
$5.6B
Over the past five years, we have accounted for $5.6 billion expenditures in the economy.
Nurturing Growth
15M
We produce ~ 15 million high-quality seeds and grow over 4 million seedlings annually.
100%
The forests under our care are 100% certified to internationally recognized standards.
3350+
We create meaningful career opportunities in the areas where we operate, with over 3350 direct employee and contractor jobs supported.
3:1
Western plants more than three trees for every tree harvested, supporting forest renewal and contributing to climate solutions.