Research needs assessment for the mass timber industry: Proceedings of the 3rd North American mass timber research needs workshop
| Authors: | Marco Lo Ricco, Richard Bergman, Samuel L. Zelinka, Iain Macdonald, Bill Parsons, Jennifer S. Cover, William A. Martin |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Type: | General Technical Report |
| Station: | Forest Products Laboratory |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-GTR-297 |
| Source: | FPL-GTR-297 |
Abstract
The 3rd Mass Timber Research Needs Assessment was held on September 20–22, 2022, at a location nearby the USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. The workshop was co-sponsored by the Forest Products Lab and WoodWorks. The purpose of the workshop was to gather a diverse group of people with expertise in mass timber, in particular cross-laminated timber, to discuss and prioritize the research needed to move the mass timber industry forward in North America. The workshop was attended by more than 130 design professionals, researchers, manufacturers, industry leaders, and government employees. The meeting resulted in a list of well over 100 research needs. Following the meeting, the list of research needs was condensed into common themes. This report presents the prioritized research needs of the mass timber industry in North America. Also included in the appendixes are the meeting agenda and a list of the participants along with their professional titles and affiliations.