What Every Contractor Needs to Know About Cost, Logistics, and Risk

The growth in utilization of structural mass timber depends on equipping seasoned construction professionals with the knowledge, tools, and partnerships needed to deliver on the vision of mass timber buildings. While contractors already bring deep expertise in building and project delivery, mass timber introduces unique design and financial considerations that require new approaches to coordination, costing, and scheduling.

Woodworks’s presentation introduces mass timber products and building systems, and considers why some mass timber projects do not progress, what leads to the resistance, and how the development, architectural, engineering, and construction community can overcome assumptions and achieve success with mass timber projects of various scales and typologies.

Meet the Host 

Jason Reynolds, Senior Director of Construction Resource Services with WoodWorks Wood Products Council, is a solutions-focused leader with expertise in market expansion, business development, project management, and pre-construction, especially in mass timber and offsite construction. Jason leads WoodWorks Construction Management team, where he drives outreach, training, and strategic partnerships to expand mass timber adoption nationwide. He works closely with general contractors, erectors, and industry groups to build understanding and execution capabilities. Jason holds an MBA from Virginia Tech, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Norwich University, and a Construction Management certificate from UC Davis, along with a Design-Build Professional credential.