Our Team

Experts in Mass Timber Design + Construction

We are experienced builders on a bold mission: to innovate, produce, and deliver mass timber solutions like no other - transforming the built environment and changing the planet’s future.

We’re driven to test new ideas and reach new heights through transparency, collaboration, and creativity. Breaking boundaries and pushing forward with inspired motivation. We see projects through the eyes of the builder. When they say “it won’t work” or “this hasn’t been done before,” we show them how—eliminating speculation and mitigating risk.

Timberlab is on a mission to advance mass timber and make it more cost-effective

MISSION

To accelerate the mainstream adoption of mass timber to benefit the planet and its people.
 

VISION

A world where buildings have a low carbon footprint and high community impact.

Hidden Creek Community Center in Hillsboro, Oregon - one of the first mass timber community centers in the country

HOLISTIC MASS TIMBER SOLUTIONS

Timberlab's evolution into a fully integrated mass timber firm has been a gradual yet strategic journey, beginning with our roots as a builder within Swinerton. Recognizing the need to expand the market for sustainable timber solutions, Timberlab launched its mass timber fabrication operations in 2021, specializing in custom glulam products. To further scale our vertically integrated capabilities, Timberlab has recently expanded into full-scale mass timber manufacturing, acquiring a glulam manufacturer and a sawmill operation. In 2024, our team announced our investments in a new facility dedicated to cross-laminated timber (CLT). This deliberate growth ensures that our team can meet the increasing demand for engineered wood products and help accelerate the mainstream adoption of mass timber. 

Timberlab Leadership

Chad Tonge

Director of Digital Construction

Cora Wilson

Director of Finance

Brendan Kelly

Field Operations Manager

Timberlab (Portland, OR)

Timberlab's Portland, Oregon fabrication facility is a state-of-the-art hub for mass timber innovation and custom mass timber fabrication. Equipped with advanced CNC machinery, the facility enables precise fabrication of custom glulam and CLT components for projects nationwide. The Portland facility was our team's first and was formally launched in 2021 and ensures expert quality control and efficient production, contributing to Timberlab's mission of advancing sustainable construction. This facility is critical in delivering Timberlab's high-quality, sustainable timber solutions for a wide range of projects, from commercial to residential and industrial. 

Timberlab (Greenville, SC)

Timberlab's Greenville, South Carolina operation extends the company’s mass timber production capabilities to the East Coast, allowing for efficient delivery of custom glulam and CLT products to projects east of the Mississippi. This facility is equipped with advanced manufacturing technologies and staffed by a skilled team dedicated to delivering high-quality, sustainable timber solutions. With this strategic location, Timberlab's Greenville facility is located within the Southern Yellow Pine timber basket, helping create more opportunities to build large-scale projects utilizing local SYP material. 

Timberlab (Swisshome, OR)

Timberlab's Swisshome, Oregon glulam manufacturing operation, formerly American Laminators, carries a rich legacy of craftsmanship and expertise in engineered wood products. Acquired by Timberlab in 2024, the facility is located near Oregon’s premier timber basket, this facility benefits from access to some of the highest-grade lumber in the country. The proximity to quality raw materials ensures that Timberlab continues to produce exceptional glulam products, which are known for their strength characteristics. By preserving the legacy of this long-standing facility, Timberlab honors the region's deep-rooted timber traditions while advancing modern mass timber innovations.

Timberlab (Drain, OR)

Timberlab's Drain, Oregon glulam manufacturing operation is the second American Laminators facility that our team acquired in 2024. This legacy facility has extensive roots in Oregon's timber economy and is known for producing some of the longest-spanning glulam beams in the country. Located strategically near rail lines and the Interstate 5 corridor, this facility ensures that material can be delivered efficiently. 

Mass Timber Products

Timberlab is a leading provider of engineered wood products. Learn more about our building materials.

Timberlab Products

Why Mass Timber

Mass Timber is revolutionizing the construction industry as a faster, efficient, and low-carbon building material.

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