GAB Report event briefing

Mass Timber Economics: Cost Influences and Real-World Comparisons

  • DateOct 14, 2026 · 1:00 pm GMT-0400
  • FormatVirtual

About the event

This educational webinar addresses the financial realities of mass timber construction across commercial and institutional projects. Industry specialists analyze material pricing, structural system selection, prefabrication strategies, and project delivery methods. Drawing on built case studies and regional comparative analyses against structural steel and reinforced concrete, the presentation demonstrates how early design planning shapes construction schedules, project efficiency, and overall economics. Attendees will also review findings highlighting carbon metrics and regional market conditions, followed by an optional manufacturer question and answer session focused on project execution.

What you’ll learn

  • Describe the primary factors that influence the cost and market competitiveness of mass timber construction in different regions of the United States.
  • Examine how structural system selection, prefabrication strategies, and project planning decisions can impact construction efficiency and overall project economics.
  • Compare mass timber project outcomes with steel and concrete alternatives using data from built case studies and regional analyses.
  • Discuss how schedule considerations, material availability, and design coordination contribute to the overall value proposition of mass timber construction.

Attendance notes

WoodWorks will send each attendee a certificate of completion within 2 weeks via email. Attendees must stay for the duration of the event to receive a certificate.