Advancing Mass Timber and Bio-Based Construction Materials 2026

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Sustainability has become an exhausted term, too often disconnected from the material choices that directly impact cost, risk, and constructability on real projects. Advancing Mass Timber and Bio-Based Construction Materials 2026 exists to change that. As the only US forum focused on turning insight into real project decisions, this summit brings together senior leaders to address how these materials are specified, insured, and delivered across high-value construction projects. Evolving with the market, the program extends beyond mass timber alone, exploring the scalability, commercial potential, and real-world application of bio-based materials. Over three focused days, you will learn how to: - Unlock new market opportunities in sectors driving demand for mass timber and bio-based materials- Improve cost competitiveness to make projects financially viable and replicable- Navigate insurability, codes, and perceived risks to accelerate approvals- Deliver projects end-to-end, from early design coordination to on-site execution- Apply proven frameworks from real case studies, delivered by teams who have successfully implemented these approaches You won't just hear what works, you'll understand why and how to deliver it. This program is built around contractor, owner, and designer-led case studies, alongside detailed deep dives that explore step-by-step implementation. Beyond the content, the summit delivers 8+ hours of structured and open networking, including roundtables, interactive debates, speed networking, and drinks, connecting you with peers tackling the same challenges. Leave this summit with actionable strategies, proven benchmarks, and high-value relationships to strengthen operations in 2026 and beyond. URLs:Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3762909-2?pid=5569Brochure: https://go.evvnt.com/3762909-3?pid=5569 Date and Time: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 08:00 - Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 15:30 Venue details: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States Category: Conferences | Business and Economics | Real Estate and Construction Prices:Manufacturers and Installers - Conference + Workshop Day: USD 2947.00,Manufacturers and Installers - Conference Only: USD 2249.00,Clients and Developers - Conference + Workshop Day: USD 2447.00,Clients and Developers - Conference Only: USD 1849.00,Solution and Service Providers - Conference + Workshop Day: USD 4247.00,Solution and Service Providers - Conference Only: USD 3149.00 Speakers: Tabitha Scott, Executive Sustainability Officer, Gilbane Building Company, Nathan Young, Chief Executive Officer, MODS PDX, Lisa Podesto, Director of Mass Timber and Sustainable Construction Innovation, Swinerton, Dean Lewis, Director of Mass Timber and Prefabrication, Skanska, Imani Hamilton, Sustainable Supply Chain Manager, Turner Construction Company, Elizabeth Correa, AIA, LFA and PHIUS, Architect, Punit Chugh, Founder and Director, BuiltLabs, Alexis Feitel, Senior Manager of Mass Timber Strategy and Execution, Cambium Carbon, Emily Dawson, Founder and Principal, Field Edge, Catherine Callaway, Director of Sustainability and Building Performance, Kirksey Architecture, Darrell Whatley, Partner and Executive Project Manager, Kirksey Architecture, Craig Curtis, Partner and Director of Emerging Building Technologies, Mithun, Grace Thirkill, Climate and Sustainability Consultant, Parametrix , Yash Akhouri, Sustainable Design Advisor and Strategist, Perkins and Will, Aayushi Mody, Sustainable Design Advisor, Perkins and Will, Erica Spiritos, Owner, Erica Spiritos LLC and Executive Director, Washington Mass Timber Accelerator, Alana Spencer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Alma Environmental Partners, Bailey Arnold, Director of Healthy Air Solutions, American Lung Association, Will Lepry, Director, Colorado Mass Timber Coalition, Sheldon Oppermann, Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel, New Land Enterprises, Marcus Kauffman, Senior Innovation Coordinator, Oregon Department of Forestry, Chris Magwood, Manager of Carbon-Free Buildings, Rocky Mountain Institute, Lauren Farkas, Associate Director of Market Transformation and Development, U.S. Green Building Council, Cheri Hanes, Head of Construction Innovation and Sustainability, AXA XL