Supporting mass Timber Design & Construction in New Zealand
Mid-Rise Wood Construction was a partnership between the Ministry for Primary Industries and Red Stag Investments, established to encourage the use of New Zealand-grown timber in mid-rise, commercial and industrial buildings.
The programme concluded in June 2026. Its case studies, technical guidance and industry tools remain available here and through Timber Unlimited, supporting better-informed timber design and construction.
Acoustic Guide for Standard and Modular CLT Wall & Floor Systems
developed BY rED stag for MRWC to help NZ teams design for acoustic comfort.
Mass Timber Industrial Building Optimisation
Project Big Span:
Cost-optimised industrial shed solutioN
mrwc x nezo:
free design integrated carbon, cost & mass measurement tool
now available
about the mid-rise WOOD CONSTRUCTION programme
The New Zealand Government is committed to reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change. Since 2018, the Mid-Rise Wood Construction partnership between Red Stag Investment Ltd and the Ministry for Primary Industries has been a key contributor to this effort and aims to extend the knowledge of and encourage the use of mass timber. Discover more about the programme and its objectives here.
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ website contains more information on the Mid-Rise Wood Construction partnership, including quarterly progress updates.
