BUILDING THE FUTURE WITH MASS TIMBER

Mass Timber consulting services for multifamily projects

from Preconstruction to Project Completion

About SKOV Mass Timber

WHO

Scott Cameron, Director of SKOV Mass Timber, has over 30 years of experience in construction. Starting as a laborer and working his way through to General Superintendent, Project Director and an independent Consultant on Mass Timber Construction.

As an accomplished public speaker, leader, and mentor, he has led many high performing teams

As an accomplished public speaker, leader, and mentor, he has led many high performing teams and prides himself on being a collaborative problem solver.

Having been involved in many Mass Timber projects, including multiple 6 storey Multi Family projects, and the only two completed Encapsulated Mass Timber buildings in Canada after the 2018 code changes, Scott is one of the leading experts in North America on Mass Timber.

When not on a project, Scott can be found at the gym, with his dog Nitro, or waiting for a flight to a tropical destination

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WHY

WHO

As an outspoken advocate for Mass Timber coast to coast, Scott promotes education and information sharing within the Mass Timber community. The goal is not only to help Developers navigate the unknowns when deciding between Mass Timber and conventional construction, but also to support the construction process to save schedule time and cost. This led to SKOV Mass Timber, a consulting firm focused on Mass Timber to support Developers and General Contractors through the early stages of the preconstruction process to project completion

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HOW

WHO

HOW

To work in collaboration with your team on your Mass Timber project to bridge the skill gaps with education, information, and support for feasibility studies, constructability reviews, trade procurement, scope of work development, schedule development, trade sequencing and support through the construction process

Innovative Consulting Solutions with SKOV

Mass Timber Feasibility

Choosing the right structural system early can make or break a project. We guide your team through the feasibility of Mass Timber vs. conventional options, weighing costs, approvals, logistics, and building performance — so you can proceed with clarity and confidence

RFP Partnership and Support

We collaborate with architectural teams and general contractors to strengthen RFP submissions for both public and private projects. Whether you're responding to a developer-led proposal or pursuing a public-sector opportunity, we contribute as a dedicated Mass Timber Consultant — offering technical guidance, proposal narrative development, and strategic support during interviews. Our involvement adds credibility, depth, and clarity to your team’s approach, helping you stand out with well-informed, code-aligned solutions

Procurement Support

We support your team through the procurement process by helping select qualified Mass Timber suppliers, installers, and trade partners. Our involvement includes technical evaluation of proposals, coordination with vendors, and assistance in drafting clear, detailed scopes of work specific to mass timber. This ensures alignment between design intent, constructability, and budget — reducing risk and delays during execution

Schedule Development & Critical Path

In Mass Timber projects, the critical path is tightly linked to achieving a watertight structure. We help you develop a realistic schedule that accounts for code requirements, weather protection strategies, and trade sequencing — drawing on lessons learned from previous projects. Our early involvement helps optimize timelines, reduce delays, and protect the integrity of the Mass Timber during construction

Constructability Reviews

We provide constructability reviews to ensure Mass Timber designs are practical, coordinated, and buildable — before they reach the site. This includes critical transitions such as the concrete transfer slab to mass timber systems, where coordination of steel embeds and connection tolerances is key. By identifying conflicts or impractical details early — especially in structural drawings — we help avoid costly redesigns, change orders and delays during construction

Support and Education to your Trade Partners of Choice

With relatively few Mass Timber projects completed to date, the pool of experienced trade partners remains limited. We work directly with your selected trades to fill knowledge gaps, provide technical guidance, and support coordination — ensuring they can price and plan with confidence. This not only expands your pool of qualified bidders, but also helps avoid inflated costs due to uncertainty or risk-padding. Our involvement reduces schedule risk, improves collaboration, and prevents overpayment driven by inexperience or unfamiliarity with Mass Timber systems

Design Assist Coordination

Developers often face significant premiums when relying on general contractors or suppliers for design-assist services — often paying full team overhead during preconstruction. By engaging Skov Mass Timber early in the process, you gain dedicated Mass Timber expertise without the heavy preconstruction costs. We provide independent coordination between architects, engineers, suppliers, and trade partners, helping align technical details, reduce rework, and fully integrate the mass timber strategy — all while keeping soft costs under control

Moisture Management Planning

Mass Timber requires a proactive and detailed moisture management strategy from the outset. We help your team develop a comprehensive plan that outlines how materials will be protected during transport, stored on-site, and safeguarded through erection and enclosure.

This includes detailing moisture limits, sequencing considerations, Mass Timber specific products, on-site protection measures (tarps, tents, drainage), and response protocols if materials are exposed to water. We also coordinate with your suppliers and site team to ensure responsibilities are clear and mitigation steps are in place — reducing risk, maintaining quality, and protecting schedule

Creation of your Fire Safety Plan

Mass Timber projects require a tailored Fire Safety Plan that meets local fire code requirements — especially during the course of construction, when the structure is most vulnerable. In provinces like British Columbia and Ontario, differing code provisions and authority expectations can create confusion and delay.

We help you navigate these jurisdictional differences by working directly with your project team and local fire authorities to develop a compliant, practical Fire Safety Plan. Our approach integrates material-specific risks, staging and sequencing considerations, and emergency response coordination to keep your project safe, on schedule, and fully aligned with regulatory expectations

What is EMTC?

Encapsulated Mass TImber in Progress. Skov Mass TImber ltd

Encapsulated Mass TImber Construction

Since 2018, the National Building Code has permitted mass timber construction up to 12 storeys — and recent updates now allow buildings up to 18 storeys under specific provisions.

However, Mass Timber remains a new and evolving construction system in many jurisdictions. Municipalities and local fire authorities are understandably cautious and often require clear guidance and supporting documentation.

We can help your team interpret and apply the relevant code requirements — including distinctions between the BC Building Code and Ontario Building Code — and explain how provisions such as Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC) may impact your design, materials, and approach.

We are also happy to accompany your team in discussions with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including building officials and fire departments, to present the Mass Timber strategy with clarity and confidence. Being able to say that members of your team have successfully completed multiple Mass Timber projects will help to reassure decision makers in your development of a sustainable Mass Timber Project

As your project advances, we can support the coordination and development of your Fire Safety Plan to ensure compliance and build trust with local regulators.