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How can the East Coast unlock its potential for mass timber construction, and what strategies can developers use to navigate the unique regulatory landscape? Kristin Slavin of Conifer Advising dives into the cultural and business differences influencing mass timber adoption between the East and West Coasts. Learn about the evolving role of prefabrication, the importance of strategic partnerships, and the opportunities that lie in institutional and multifamily housing projects. Whether you're an architect, engineer, or developer, this conversation provides the strategies and perspectives needed to successfully implement mass timber projects on the East Coast.
0:00 – Introduction: Cracking Open the East Coast Mass Timber Market
0:40 – Meet Kristin Slavin of Conifer Advising
1:10 – Cultural and Regulatory Dynamics East vs. West Coast
3:56 – Opportunities for Mass Timber in Institutional and Private Development
5:17 – Prefabrication Trends: Panelized vs. Volumetric Modular
9:12 – Geographic Distribution and Market Suitability for Prefab Methods
12:47 – Untapped Regions: Great Lakes and Midwest Potential
16:56 – Collaborative Nature of Mass Timber Construction
21:20 – Developer Benefits: Schedule, Quality, and Reputational Gains
25:29 – Small Firms' Flexibility and Strategic Partnerships
30:02 – Kristen’s Role in Facilitating Successful Mass Timber Projects
33:37 – Future Goals: Mainstreaming Mass Timber on the East Coast
35:00 – Final Thoughts: The Future of Mass Timber Construction
Looking to expand you mass timber network? Attend the Mass Timber Group Summit in Denver, CO!
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Download the Prefab Design Process Guide by joining our newsletter — a practical framework for architects, developers, and builders ready to make prefab work.
How can the East Coast unlock its potential for mass timber construction, and what strategies can developers use to navigate the unique regulatory landscape? Kristin Slavin of Conifer Advising dives into the cultural and business differences influencing mass timber adoption between the East and West Coasts. Learn about the evolving role of prefabrication, the importance of strategic partnerships, and the opportunities that lie in institutional and multifamily housing projects. Whether you're an architect, engineer, or developer, this conversation provides the strategies and perspectives needed to successfully implement mass timber projects on the East Coast.
0:00 – Introduction: Cracking Open the East Coast Mass Timber Market
0:40 – Meet Kristin Slavin of Conifer Advising
1:10 – Cultural and Regulatory Dynamics East vs. West Coast
3:56 – Opportunities for Mass Timber in Institutional and Private Development
5:17 – Prefabrication Trends: Panelized vs. Volumetric Modular
9:12 – Geographic Distribution and Market Suitability for Prefab Methods
12:47 – Untapped Regions: Great Lakes and Midwest Potential
16:56 – Collaborative Nature of Mass Timber Construction
21:20 – Developer Benefits: Schedule, Quality, and Reputational Gains
25:29 – Small Firms' Flexibility and Strategic Partnerships
30:02 – Kristen’s Role in Facilitating Successful Mass Timber Projects
33:37 – Future Goals: Mainstreaming Mass Timber on the East Coast
35:00 – Final Thoughts: The Future of Mass Timber Construction
Looking to expand you mass timber network? Attend the Mass Timber Group Summit in Denver, CO!

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