Building Mass Timber: Workshop for Construction Management Faculty

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is one of the nation’s premier colleges focused on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future. Join SUNY ESF and Think Wood, with support from the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, for this two-and-a-half-day workshop, October 20-22, where participating construction management faculty can increase their mass timber knowledge by attending lectures, building tours, hands-on learning about mass timber construction, and curriculum planning. Participants will leave the workshop with: 

• A comprehensive understanding of the mass timber project delivery process—from preconstruction through installation.
• Hands-on experience with mass timber design and construction through mockups, site visits, and real-world project insights.
• Knowledge of structural fundamentals, connection systems, and product types, taught by leading mass timber experts in the construction and development industries. 
• A ready-to-use mass timber curriculum module to implement at their home institution.
• A faculty resource guide, peer connections, and access to industry experts to support teaching and research.
• The opportunity for 5 participants to take home a Rothoblaas mass timber mockup and implementation activities for continued classroom use and curriculum development.

Building Mass Timber: Workshop for Construction Management Faculty will be held in-person at SUNY ESF in Syracuse, New York, from October 20-22, 2025.

To see an overview of the workshop and the full agenda, please click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the workshop be held?

The workshop will be hosted at SUNY ESF’s Gateway Center and the Construction Management Research & Education Lab in Syracuse, New York. 

Who should apply?

The program is open to all faculty teaching in construction management, construction engineering, or construction science programs at 2-year and 4-year institutions. Civil engineering faculty with a construction management focus are also encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to pre-tenure and recently tenured faculty. 

Priority is given to applicants who show how they will integrate mass timber into their teaching or research agendas.

How do I apply to participate?

Interested faculty can apply here.

The workshop will host 25 participants; a wait list will be developed if applications exceed available slots. Please contact Paul Crovella with any questions regarding the workshop. 

What is the deadline for applications?

Applications must be received by October 1, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.

How much does it cost to participate?

There is no cost associated with the workshop. Travel expenses will be reimbursed, hotel accommodation and meals will be provided by SUNY ESF.