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Nova Scotia to host Canada’s first large-scale mass timber plant

Written By Alexis Nicols

Glass curtain wall being installed on an engineered timber multi story green, sustainable, residential high rise apartment building construction project

Canada’s first large-scale mass timber industrial plant is officially breaking ground in Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, an exciting step toward greener building and stronger local economies. Backed by a $10.5 million federal investment, this facility will use eastern Canadian spruce to manufacture structural panels for residential and commercial construction, all while creating more than 100 skilled jobs in the region.

The new plant is a joint project between the federal government, the Province of Nova Scotia, and Lloyoll Built, a sustainable building company based in Brooklyn, N.S. The site will operate as a fully integrated facility, processing wood, assembling panels, and manufacturing modular housing components in one location. That means fewer emissions, less waste, and a streamlined supply chain that benefits builders and buyers.

Mass timber manufacturing in the factory

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The new mass timber facility in Elmsdale is expected to create 124 new jobs and significantly boost Nova Scotia’s growing offsite construction sector. With an added 2.5 million square feet of annual construction capacity, the plant will help close a critical gap in Canada’s national mass timber supply chain. It’s a boost not just for the economy but for climate-conscious housing initiatives across the country.

“MTC will be one of the world’s most advanced manufacturing facilities… maximizing the value of our forests from tree to city,” said Patrick Crabbe, President and CEO of Mass Timber Company.

Mass timber has been gaining popularity as a sustainable alternative to concrete and steel. It’s lighter, faster to build with, and stores carbon rather than emitting it. With Canada facing a nationwide housing crunch and growing pressure to decarbonize the construction industry, the timing of this facility couldn’t be better.

“Today’s investments are excellent examples of how we can reduce emissions while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the lumber industry,” said Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. Elmsdale’s new plant positions Atlantic Canada as a leader in green building innovation while keeping the roots of that innovation deeply local.

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