Webinar | How Mass Timber is Transforming Canada
Register by June 26, 2025
Mass timber presents a transformative opportunity to shift forestry from volume-based commodity production to high-value, sustainable solutions. This presentation explores how mass timber accelerates construction timelines, redefines how we value forest resources, and supports Indigenous and rural economic development. By connecting responsible forest management with urban growth, mass timber emerges as a critical tool in building a low-carbon, climate-resilient future for Canada.
Brought to you by the Edmonton Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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About the Presenter
Patrick Crabbe is the CEO of Mass Timber Company (MTC) and Director of Mass Timber at Bird Construction, one of Canada’s top three general contractors. At Bird, Patrick leads a portfolio of 15 active mass timber projects valued at over $1 billion, having established the first Mass Timber Centre of Excellence in the general contracting industry.
As CEO of MTC, a $215 million mass timber manufacturing startup based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Patrick is spearheading the development of one of the world’s most advanced, sawmill-integrated glulam and CLT production facilities. With an annual capacity of 50,000m³, MTC will provide 2.5 million ft² of incremental construction capacity per year, supporting the rapid adoption of mass timber in infrastructure, housing, and commercial development. With expertise in construction contract methods, supply chain solutions, and high-value structural wood products, Patrick is driving the transformation of forestry from a commodity-based sector into a high-value, prefabrication-driven industry, reducing carbon emissions while revolutionizing modern construction.