Ontario Guide to Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC)

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Ontario Guide to Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC)

If you’re looking to better understand the 2024 OBC updates related to EMTC, this free guide – developed by Ontario Wood WORKS! in collaboration with the Canadian Wood Council – provides a comprehensive overview of the new provisions for EMTC that came into effect on January 1, 2025.

Ontario Wood WORKS!, in collaboration with the Canadian Wood Council (CWC), supports design and construction professionals with expert resources, tools, and guidance for innovative building projects.

With the 2024 Ontario Building Code updates expanding the opportunities for Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC) in Ontario, builders that are looking to explore new innovations and learn about EMTC have many free technical publications and case studies available to them through the CWC.