4th Mass Timber Research Needs Workshop
The 4th North American Mass Timber Research Needs Workshop will occur in 2026 at the USDA Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, WI. The workshop will be co-sponsored by the Forest Products Laboratory and the US Endowment for Forestry and Communities in partnership with Mississippi State University and University of Tennessee – Knoxville.
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4th North American Mass Timber Research Needs Workshop
The purpose of the meeting is to gather a diverse group with expertise in mass timber, to discuss and prioritize the research needed to advance the mass timber industry. We expect to see professionals from various sectors such as industry leaders, manufacturers, design professionals, researchers, and government agencies. We look forward to seeing you there!
May 19-20, 2027
USDA, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory
1 Gifford Pinchot Drive
Madison, WI 53726
https://research.fs.usda.gov/fpl
Please join us to:
- Share ideas and updates,
- Review survey results, and
- Shape the future of mass timber in North America.
A survey soliciting research topics will come in August 2026. Tours of the laboratory and nearby mass timber construction will be available.
For additional details, please contact:
Marco Lo Ricco
marco.loricco@usda.gov
(608) 231-9583