Sustainable Mass Timber Construction

In this 30-hour online course, Sustainable Mass Timber Construction, you’ll explore sustainable forestry practices, mass timber production, and the supply chain. Learn to assess environmental impacts through life cycle analysis and manage every phase of a mass timber project—from design to close-out—with a focus on project management and safety. Instructor-supported, this course is for professionals in construction, project management, sustainability, or building compliance who want to adopt sustainable mass timber practices. Complete prerequisite course, Mass Timber Products and Systems, this course, and the third course, Technology in Mass Timber Design and Construction, to earn SAIT’s Sustainable Mass Timber Construction and Design Certificate of Completion. Receive a SAITMicro digital badge if you meet the earning criteria for this microcredential.

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Describe sustainable forestry management practices and how they’re used to engineer mass timber products
• Identify mass timber producers and methods of transportation for mass timber products
• Assess the environmental impact of mass timber products using life cycle analysis
• Assess the sustainability of mass timber products and construction
• Interpret building codes and how they relate to mass timber construction projects
• Apply mass timber construction project phases from initiation to project close-out, highlighting key project considerations, identify potential risks and communication strategies
• Outline safety protocols for handling and assembling mass timber components on a constrained site
• Assess the challenges and benefits of off-site and on-site construction

You’ll demonstrate your skills and knowledge acquisition through online discussion board posts and written assignments. This online course is structured and guided. All coursework must be completed as per the course schedule and no later than the course end date.

This course prepares you to confidently integrate mass timber into your projects, aligning your work with the growing demand for sustainable practices in Canada’s low-carbon economy. You’ll learn how to navigate regulatory requirements, evaluate environmental impacts, and manage every phase of mass timber construction, from procurement to project close-out. By addressing real-world challenges, such as site constraints and safety considerations, this course gives you the knowledge and tools to adopt innovative solutions that meet industry demands and contribute to a more sustainable future.

• Technology in Mass Timber Design and Construction
• Mass Timber Products and Systems