Timberlab
Timberlab is a vertically integrated mass timber company that manufactures glulam and CLT products and delivers custom CNC fabrication, engineering, and on-site installation services for commercial developers, architects, government entities, and general contractors across the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersPortland, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Timberlab does
Timberlab is a vertically integrated mass timber construction services and manufacturing company that designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs structural timber components for commercial, institutional, and multi-family building projects across the United States. The company's core products are glued-laminated timber (glulam) manufactured from Douglas Fir, Southern Pine, Spruce-Pine-Fir, and Alaska Cedar, and cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels produced from Douglas Fir and Southern Yellow Pine. Services span the full mass timber delivery chain: timber engineering, preconstruction, strategic procurement, custom CNC fabrication, digital construction modeling (using 3DExperience/CATIA and CadMakers for fabrication-level digital twins), and on-site installation. Manufacturing is conducted at facilities in Drain and Swisshome, Oregon (acquired through American Laminators in 2024) and at the Independence Hall CLT plant under construction in Millersburg, Oregon, with fabrication operations in Portland, Oregon and Greenville, South Carolina.
The company's customer base includes universities, K-12 districts, state and municipal governments, commercial developers, financial institutions, and general contractors. Notable projects include the Portland International Airport mass timber roof, the 25-story Ascent tower in Milwaukee, the Northlake Commons office in Seattle, the Heartwood affordable housing building in Seattle, and the first CLT industrial warehouse in Dallas. Timberlab is an affiliate of the Swinerton Family of Companies, leveraging 130+ years of general contracting heritage for project pipeline and operational stability, though Timberlab functions as a distinct business entity serving both Swinerton projects and external customers.
Revenue is generated through project-based contracts — competitive bids, design-build engagements, and negotiated scopes with developers, architects, and general contractors. The company has delivered 90+ mass timber projects totaling over 6 million square feet since 2017, with construction valued through disclosed project examples ranging into the tens and hundreds of millions of dollars. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct engagement on major commercial and institutional projects, supplemented by thought leadership through industry conferences (International Mass Timber Conference, AIA, WoodWorks), technical publications such as the Mass Timber Design Guide, and project-based case studies. Pricing is project-specific and quote-driven rather than published, reflecting the bespoke engineering and manufacturing content of each engagement.
Timberlab firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Timberlab
- Legal name
- Timberlab (Swinerton Incorporated)
- Website
- https://timberlab.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Timberlab is a vertically integrated mass timber company that manufactures glulam and CLT products and delivers custom CNC fabrication, engineering, and on-site installation services for commercial developers, architects, government entities, and general contractors across the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Timberlab industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mass Timber Construction & Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Wood Product Manufacturing (321)
- SIC
- Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Mass Timber & Structural Engineered Wood (CLT, Glulam, NLT/DLT) (IMADADAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) Manufacturing (IMAMACAF), Mass Timber Panels & Components (DLT, NLT, Hybrid Panels) (IMAMACAG)
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Where Timberlab is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Portland
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Timberlab business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Mass Timber Manufacturing: Timberlab manufactures glulam products from species including Douglas Fir, Southern Pine, Spruce-Pine-Fir, and Alaska Cedar, and produces CLT panels from Douglas Fir and Southern Yellow Pine. Manufacturing capabilities include long-span members, curved geometries, and custom profiles.
- Custom CNC Fabrication: Custom computer numerical control (CNC) fabrication services ensuring precise measurements and tolerances that align with digital models and accelerate installation. Fabrication performed at Portland, OR and Greenville, SC facilities.
- Mass Timber Installation: On-site installation services for glulam and CLT components, delivering complete mass timber packages for commercial and multi-family applications.
- Timber Engineering and Preconstruction: Engineering strategy, analysis, research and development, and preconstruction services for mass timber projects from early feasibility through system selection and detailing.
- Digital Construction Services: Virtual modeling and digital construction services including design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) considerations and digital twin creation for complex projects.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
Timberlab product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Timberlab manufactures and fabricates structural mass timber products—glulam (glued-laminated timber) and cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels—and delivers them as part of a vertically integrated mass timber construction package for commercial, institutional, government, and multi-family projects across the U.S. The company provides manufacturing, custom CNC fabrication, timber engineering, digital construction modeling (BIM/VDC), preconstruction, strategic procurement, and on-site installation services from facilities in Portland, OR, Greenville, SC, Drain, OR, Swisshome, OR, and the Independence Hall CLT facility under construction in Millersburg, OR.
Product overview
Timberlab is a vertically integrated mass timber company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the mass timber construction industry. The core products include Glulam (glued-laminated timber) manufactured from Douglas Fir, Southern Pine, Spruce-Pine-Fir, and Alaska Cedar with long-span and curved capabilities; and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panels produced from Douglas Fir and Southern Yellow Pine for floor, wall, and roof systems. Services span the entire mass timber supply chain including custom CNC fabrication, digital construction modeling, timber engineering, preconstruction, strategic procurement, and mass timber installation. The company operates manufacturing facilities including the Independence Hall CLT facility in Millersburg, OR, and acquired American Laminators (glulam) facilities in Drain and Swisshome, OR. Timberlab is affiliated with the Swinerton Family of Companies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Glulam (Glued-Laminated Timber) Manufactured structural glulam beams and columns produced from Douglas Fir, Southern Pine, Spruce-Pine-Fir, and Alaska Cedar with capabilities for long-span members, curved geometries, and custom profiles cut to tight tolerances for commercial and multi-family construction.
- Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Cross-laminated timber panels produced from Douglas Fir and Southern Yellow Pine for floor, wall, and roof systems across a wide range of building types, engineered for strength, dimensional stability, and precision at scale.
- Custom Mass Timber Fabrication Custom CNC fabrication of mass timber components that translates digital models into precision-cut elements with tight tolerances, accelerating field installation and enabling complex geometries such as curved and double-curved members.
- Mass Timber Installation On-site assembly and erection services that deliver the complete mass timber package for commercial and multi-family buildings, working from CNC-fabricated glulam and CLT components through final placement.
- Timber Engineering Structural engineering services for mass timber projects including delegated timber structure design, connection design, engineering strategy, and structural analysis from feasibility through detailing.
- Preconstruction Early-stage project consultation and planning that helps owners, architects, and contractors navigate mass timber from feasibility through system selection and detailing, optimizing cost, schedule, and constructability.
- Digital Construction Virtual modeling, BIM/VDC, and digital twin services that build fabrication-level 3D models of complex mass timber projects using 3DExperience/CATIA software to coordinate design, fabrication, and installation.
- Strategic Procurement Wood sourcing strategies and procurement services that establish reliable regional mass timber supply chains and material procurement for owners, developers, and contractors.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 20% faster construction compared to conventional concrete and steel methods
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Timberlab
Customer profileNamed customers24 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Timberlab technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Timberlab partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.
- KallesoecoreKallesoe provided advanced radio frequency press and CNC machinery for Timberlab's Independence Hall CLT manufacturing facility in Millersburg, Oregon. This equipment automates much of the CLT manufacturing process and enhances precision and efficiency in production.
- SwinertoncoreTimberlab emerged from Swinerton Mass Timber and operates as an affiliate within the Swinerton Family of Companies. With 130+ years of general contracting experience, Swinerton provides operational stability, legacy relationships, and construction expertise that underpins Timberlab's mass timber operations. Timberlab and Swinerton collaborate seamlessly on mass timber projects across the U.S. commercial market.
- ArupmajorFire consultant for the NFPA 285 CLT exterior wall fire testing project. Collaborated on test specimen design for 3-ply CLT with interior face exposed, gypsum wallboard, weather-resistive barrier, and mineral wool insulation.
- MithunmajorArchitect partner for the NFPA 285 CLT exterior wall fire testing project, collaborating on test specimen design and exterior wall assembly specifications.
- SmartLam North AmericamajorCLT supplier for the NFPA 285 fire testing project. Also supplies CLT panels for various Timberlab projects including Boulder Civic West Campus.
- WoodWorksmajorIndustry partner for the NFPA 285 fire testing project. WoodWorks specializes in promoting and facilitating mass timber use in construction, offering comprehensive resources, design guidance, and collaboration with regulatory bodies on wood construction codes and standards.
- CadMakersmajorVDC consultancy providing digital fabrication twin services for complex mass timber projects including Portland International Airport roof. Uses 3DExperience/CATIA software to create fabrication packages and installation guides.
- KLHmajorMajor CLT supplier for Timberlab projects including Northlake Commons, Oxbow, The Joinery Phase 2, and Brooks Museum of Art. Provides model and shop drawings along with CLT panels.
- Zip-O LaminatorsmajorGlulam manufacturer in Eugene, Oregon that supplied beams for Portland International Airport mass timber roof. Also supplied glulam for projects including Boulder Civic West Campus and Northlake Commons.
- Nordic StructuresmajorGlulam and CLT manufacturer from Quebec, Canada using Black Spruce trees harvested from the Boreal Forest. Supplied materials for Orange County Sanitation District headquarters project via rail delivery.
- DCI EngineersmajorStructural engineer partner for Heartwood project, collaborating with Timberlab to develop the first 2HR-rated wood-to-wood connection that eliminates steel hardware while maintaining fire resistance.
- LEVER ArchitecturemajorArchitect for Independence Hall CLT manufacturing facility, designed the 190,000 sq ft mass timber industrial structure with locally milled and manufactured GLT panels, beams, and columns.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Timberlab competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SmartLam North America: US-based CLT manufacturer with plants in Montana and Alabama, supplying cross-laminated timber panels and fabrication services for commercial mass timber projects across North America. Directly comparable product portfolio (CLT/glulam), project types, and customer base.
- Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation: Canadian mass timber manufacturer producing glulam and CLT for North American commercial projects, with a recently opened Okanagan Falls CLT plant. Closely comparable in product mix, project scope, and US-focused go-to-market.
- Kalesnikoff Mass Timber: British Columbia-based mass timber producer of glulam, CLT, and NLT serving commercial and multi-family construction in the US and Canada. Comparable vertically integrated offering spanning manufacturing, prefabrication, and installation services.
- Nordic Structures: Quebec-based glulam and CLT manufacturer using Black Spruce from the Boreal Forest; directly supplied Timberlab projects (e.g., Orange County Sanitation District HQ). Comparable engineered wood products serving US commercial and institutional markets.
- KLH Mass Timber Solutions: Austrian CLT manufacturer with global reach; supplied CLT for Timberlab's Northlake Commons and other projects. Direct competitor in CLT panel supply with comparable long-span and custom-form capabilities.
Broad incumbents
- Binderholz Group: Large European sawn timber, glulam, CLT, and BBS producer with cross-laminated timber capacity well beyond Timberlab's; supplies North American mass timber projects via established distribution. Broader incumbent with overlapping engineered wood portfolio.
- Stora Enso Wood Products: Global forest products major with CLT manufacturing in Austria and Sweden and growing North American commercial footprint. Broader incumbent offering competing CLT products, but as part of a much wider pulp, paper, and engineered wood portfolio.
- Eugen Decker Holzindustrie: German mass timber manufacturer producing glulam, CLT, and structural timber for European and export markets. Overlapping engineered wood capabilities serving commercial construction, including US-bound projects.
- Hasslacher Holzbauteile: Austrian family-owned group with sawmills, glulam, CLT, and structural timber operations; broader incumbent competing on engineered wood supply for commercial and multi-family projects globally.
Regional players
- Zip-O Laminators: Eugene, Oregon-based glulam manufacturer that has supplied beams for Timberlab projects including Portland International Airport and Boulder Civic West. Comparable in product category but smaller scale and more regional in distribution.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Timberlab leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Timberlab funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Timberlab M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Timberlab
What does Timberlab do?
Timberlab manufactures and fabricates structural mass timber products—glulam (glued-laminated timber) and cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels—and delivers them as part of a vertically integrated mass timber construction package for commercial, institutional, government, and multi-family projects across the U.S. The company provides manufacturing, custom CNC fabrication, timber engineering, digital construction modeling (BIM/VDC), preconstruction, strategic procurement, and on-site installation services from facilities in Portland, OR, Greenville, SC, Drain, OR, Swisshome, OR, and the Independence Hall CLT facility under construction in Millersburg, OR.
Is Timberlab a public or private company?
Timberlab is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Timberlab founded?
Timberlab was founded in 2020. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Timberlab based?
Timberlab is headquartered in Portland, United States, in the North America region.
How does Timberlab make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Mass Timber Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are custom CNC Fabrication, mass Timber Installation, timber Engineering and Preconstruction and digital Construction Services.
Who are Timberlab's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SmartLam North America, Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation, Kalesnikoff Mass Timber, Nordic Structures and KLH Mass Timber Solutions. Broad incumbents are Binderholz Group, Stora Enso Wood Products, Eugen Decker Holzindustrie and Hasslacher Holzbauteile. Zip-O Laminators is listed as a regional player.
Does Timberlab have an API?
No public API is recorded for Timberlab.
What industry is Timberlab in?
Timberlab's product category is Mass Timber Construction & Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADADAC, Mass Timber & Structural Engineered Wood (CLT, Glulam, NLT/DLT), with a secondary code of IMAMACAF, CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 321215 and its SIC code is 2430.