Mass timber construction

Mass timber construction is a modern building method that uses large, engineered timber components as the primary structural system for a project. Products such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), glued laminated timber (glulam), and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) provide high structural strength while offering a sustainable alternative to traditional steel and concrete construction.

Mass timber structures are manufactured offsite to precise specifications before being assembled on-site, enabling faster construction, improved quality, and reduced environmental impact. The combination of structural performance, aesthetic appeal, and sustainability makes mass timber an increasingly popular solution across many sectors.

We deliver projects using advanced mass timber systems that provide a range of benefits, including:

• Faster project delivery – prefabricated timber components enable rapid on-site assembly and reduced programme durations
• Lower embodied carbon – timber stores carbon and supports low-carbon construction strategies
• Improved sustainability – responsibly sourced timber is a renewable building material with strong environmental credentials
• Enhanced quality and precision – factory-manufactured components improve consistency and reduce defects
• Reduced site disruption – fewer deliveries, quieter installation, and less on-site waste improve project efficiency
• Flexible and attractive design – exposed timber structures create warm, natural environments with architectural appeal
• Improved health and wellbeing – natural timber interiors can contribute positively to occupant wellbeing and user experience

Following early engagement, we focus on key principles to ensure successful mass timber project delivery:

• Identify project objectives, structural requirements, and sustainability targets through collaborative stakeholder engagement
• Develop an integrated design approach using BIM and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles
• Co-ordinate architectural, structural, and services design to maximise efficiency and buildability
• Ensure precision manufacturing and robust quality assurance throughout the offsite fabrication process
• Plan logistics, sequencing, and installation strategies carefully to support safe and efficient on-site assembly

Blending our expertise with leading timber suppliers, we offer advanced timber systems including CLT panels for floors, walls and roofs; glulam beams for long-span structures, and curved or domed roof structures for striking architectural forms.

We combine proven methodologies with modern methods of construction to deliver high-quality, precision-engineered solutions tailored to each project, with a consistent focus on quality, collaboration and technical excellence.

Mass timber construction can be successfully applied across a broad range of sectors, including:

• Residential developments – apartments, build-to-rent schemes, and student accommodation
• Education – schools, colleges, and university buildings
• Commercial offices – sustainable workplaces designed for flexibility and wellbeing
• Healthcare – community healthcare and wellbeing facilities
• Hospitality and leisure – hotels, visitor centres, and recreational spaces
• Public sector and civic buildings – low-carbon developments supporting net zero ambitions

With extensive experience in delivering modern construction solutions, our team offers:

• Expertise in engineered timber systems and modern methods of construction (MMC)
• End-to-end support from design development through manufacture and installation
• Collaborative project delivery focused on quality, programme certainty, and sustainability
• Transparent cost management and efficient delivery strategies
• Innovative low-carbon construction solutions tailored to project requirements

For expert support on your mass timber construction project, contact a member of our team today.