Michigan to offer incentives to push mass timber construction

Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources will launch a program to promote the use of mass timber in construction.

The Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program will provide financial and technical support to project teams in the early planning and design phases of new projects that use mass timber as a primary structural or architectural material. Cash awards range from $25,000 to $75,000.

Property owners, design professionals, and real estate developers with an active, commissioned project in Michigan that is prioritizing or considering use of mass timber are eligible. These projects can include commercial, industrial, public/institutional, multifamily residential, and other building types that demonstrate innovative and optimized use of mass timber.

“By advancing this technology, we’re not only reducing the carbon footprint of our buildings but also strengthening local economies and reimagining what’s possible for design and construction in our state,” said Cheri Holman, executive director of the Michigan Green Building Collaborative, said in a news release.