For Matt Bolen, principal of Edge Architects, every mass timber project, even the ones that don’t come to fruition, are an opportunity to build knowledge and expertise.

Bolen was one of the speakers at the Ontario General Contractors Association webinar entitled Mass Timber: Issues and Opportunity, held late last month.

During the discussion, Bolen talked about his Kitchener, Ont.-based firm’s experience, including successes and failures, on mass timber projects.

“In order to execute on this type of innovation in the market it is very challenging, but one of the things about being here today is reinforcing the importance of collaboration amongst not just design or consultants or constructors but around everyone that is ultimately responsible for the execution of the project right up to the approval authorities,” said Bolen. “It’s so important. For us, that’s what we’re really trying to push and promote in our industry right now.”