Chris McQuillan at Vancouver’s Mass Timber Construction Summit

April 8, 2025

On April 9, principal Chris McQuillan will present new research on the potential of mass timber to transform the design and construction of high-rise hospital inpatient units.  

Informed by a study developed in collaboration with Fast + Epp, CHM Fire Consultants, Smith + Andersen, RPG (Resource Planning Group), Hanscomb, AMB Planning, and British Columbia’s Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), the research examines the performance of wood as a naturally anti-microbial surface and explores how exposed mass timber may enhance productivity, recovery, and wellness in healthcare settings —where these benefits carry both ethical and economic weight. 

We also take a broader look at wood’s potential to reduce carbon emissions and support a more sustainable built environment.  

Event details
Session: Mass Timber in Healthcare: A High-Rise Hospital Inpatient Unit Case Study
Speakers: Chris McQuillan, KPMB, and Juan Martinez, PHSA
Date: April 9
Location: Executive Suites Hotel and Conference Centre Metro Vancouver, BC 

Learn more about the event here.