Element5 is pleased to announce that we are now fully PRG-320 certified for SPF-South cross-laminated timber (CLT), expanding our ability to source lumber locally across the United States and provide even greater flexibility to project teams throughout North America.
This certification enhances Element5's ability to support regional sourcing requirements and project-specific needs. By adding SPF-South certification to our portfolio, we can now efficiently procure and manufacture CLT using SPF-South fiber sourced from regions such as Maine, New England, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Colorado, and beyond.
What Does this New Certification Mean for Mass Timber Project Teams?
- Greater Flexibility
- Support for Regional Fiber and Sustainable Construction
- Early Collaboration Delivers Better Outcomes
- Building a More Flexible Mass Timber Supply Chain
Greater Flexibility for Mass Timber Project Teams
For architects, engineers, developers, and developers, this new SPF-South certification creates additional opportunities to incorporate regionally sourced wood into mass timber projects while maintaining compliance with project specifications and performance requirements.
Whether a project prioritizes local material sourcing, domestic content requirements, sustainability targets, or supply chain resilience, Element5 can now offer greater flexibility in aligning material procurement strategies with project goals. The certification also provides expanded options for projects seeking to leverage regional wood resources while reducing transportation distances and supporting local economies.
Support for Regional Fiber and Sustainable Construction
In addition to SPF-South certified material, Element5 has the capability to support projects requiring locally sourced New England fiber through established relationships with qualified lumber suppliers and manufacturing partners. This approach allows project teams to incorporate regional wood resources while maintaining the quality, performance, and traceability expected from modern mass timber construction.
Our procurement and manufacturing processes emphasize transparency throughout the supply chain. When projects require chain of custody verification and procurement transparency, Element5 has established processes in place to confidently meet those requirements, including material sourcing documentation, mill certifications, chain-of-custody records, and species verification.
Early Collaboration Delivers Better Outcomes
As with every project, Element5 works closely with design teams, consultants, and owners during the early stages of project development to align sourcing strategies with structural performance requirements, certification targets, sustainability goals, and project schedules.
By integrating regional fiber considerations early in the design process, project teams can make informed decisions that optimize cost, procurement, logistics, and environmental performance without compromising quality or constructability.
Building a More Flexible Mass Timber Supply Chain
The addition of SPF-South certification further strengthens Element5's ability to deliver high-quality, reliable mass timber solutions across Canada and the United States. Through a flexible supplier network, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a commitment to supply chain transparency, we continue to help project teams achieve their goals while expanding the role of mass timber in sustainable construction.
As demand for low-carbon, locally sourced building materials continues to grow, Element5 remains committed to providing innovative mass timber solutions that support both project performance and regional economic development.
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