The Timber Revolution: Building Higher, Faster, and Greener
November 26, 2025
What if the next generation of skyscrapers, schools, and data centers weren’t made of steel or concrete, but wood? In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Arnie Didier, CEO and Principal of Forest Business Network, to dive into how mass timber is transforming construction, from reducing operational costs to increasing efficiency in construction logistics, and how leadership in this industry is evolving.
What if the next generation of skyscrapers, schools, and data centers weren’t made of steel or concrete, but wood? In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts Scott Lowman and JP Scott are joined by Arnie Didier, CEO and Principal of Forest Business Network, to dive into how mass timber is transforming construction, from reducing operational costs to increasing efficiency in construction logistics, and how leadership in this industry is evolving.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to unlock hidden project economics through material innovation
- Why reverse-engineering projects from the end-user backward drives better material selection and cost efficiency
- Why responsible harvesting and timber production regenerate ecosystems rather than deplete them
- How to leverage robotics and precision engineering to reduce labor costs while improving speed and accuracy
- Why engineering expertise in mass timber and wood products is an immediate, high-demand career path with significant upside
- How to position your company for logistics optimization in mass timber projects
Arnie Didier is CEO and Principal of Forest Business Network, bringing over 39 years of expertise in the forest products and mass timber construction industries. He has been a key figure in the mass timber construction industry, leading efforts to promote sustainability and efficiency through innovative building materials. As the CEO of the International Mass Timber Conference, Arnie has also played a pivotal role in advancing the dialogue on the environmental and economic benefits of mass timber.
Tune in for a look at the hidden costs of construction and the unique approaches that can help solve for them!