 I would like to see BC become the leader in building technologies and building innovation. We want to bring Mass Timber to the forefront of the industry and help change the game when it comes to construction. The future of construction is Mass Timber. Hi, my name is Michael Booth. I'm Project Superintendent with Bird Construction currently taking the Mass Timber Associate Certificate Program at BCIT. The Mass Timber structure is built out of wood instead of your traditional elements such as concrete or structural steel. On top of that, it's a renewable resource. The construction industry as a whole is a backbone of the economy in BC. With that future moving towards Mass Timber, we need people trained up in Mass Timber to keep that economy moving forward. Hi, my name is Jeff Chan. I'm the pre-construction manager at Seagate Mass Timber. The government's done a great job when it comes to Mass Timber. They've put in place programs where people can go and resources in place where people can learn and educate themselves on Mass Timber. And not only from a pre-construction or theoretical side of things but also from a hands-on application side of things. Right now BCIT along with the government of BC is supporting the future in Mass Timber with this new Associate Certificate Program which will help train apprentices moving up in the industry. The Mass Timber Action Plan is incorporating innovation, people, community and environment. And so it's trying to bring all of those together to help build a stronger BC. It can be part of our future not only from a construction perspective but innovation as well. The evolution of the Mass Timber industry in BC right now is good for the economy in a number of sectors. There's new technologies being involved because of it. New companies arising because of it. New engineering advancements. Mass Timber is one of BC's greatest natural advantages. I think Mass Timber is a game changer. I think it's a catalyst to so many other things in construction and just in general to the BC economy. The potential in Mass Timber where it can touch and expand is pretty unlimited.