Designed to connect.
Engineered for strength.

From schematic design to structural completion, Mercer Mass Timber designs and delivers tested, factory-aligned connection systems that accelerate construction and maximize reliability.

Why MMT connections?

Smarter systems. Stronger outcomes.

Every project relies on connections to deliver speed, safety, and reliability. Mercer Mass Timber designs and engineers connection systems that integrate seamlessly from model to site. By combining factory precision with field-ready simplicity, our solutions reduce labor, improve sequencing, and give designers confidence in both performance and appearance.

Factory-installed details streamline erection and minimize site labor.

Standardized solutions and BIM-ready models simplify coordination.

Engineered capacity, tested to fit, and code-compliant detailing.

Technical expertise from schematic design through installation.

Connection types

MMT’s engineered connections cover every stage of mass timber construction, from foundation to structure to vertical continuity. Below are three representative systems that illustrate our approach.

01 Connection Product Type

Column base connection

The column base is factory-installed to reduce on-site labor and variability, helping projects start fast and stay on schedule. By raising the glulam clear of the slab, the detail protects against moisture and simplifies inspections. Built-in tolerances accommodate site conditions while maintaining reliable axial, shear, and moment transfer.

Factory-installed for quick, predictable assembly

Raised bearing surface protects against moisture exposure

Engineered performance with verified load paths and tolerances

Supports efficient sequencing and reduced crane time

02 Connection Product Type

Concealed beam hanger connection

This connection enables beams to frame seamlessly into columns without exposed steel, preserving architectural intent while delivering structural performance. Factory alignment minimizes site adjustments, and fire and code considerations are incorporated into the detailing.

Preserves architectural intent with concealed steel

Factory alignment reduces field work and variability

Engineered for structural capacity and fire protection requirements

Streamlined installation for faster framing cycles

03 Connection Product Type

Column splice connection

Column splices align multi-story elements with engineered accuracy while limiting the use of steel. The concealed geometry delivers dependable axial load transfer, clean architectural transitions, and a lower-carbon solution.

Reliable axial load transfer with precise alignment tolerances

Concealed detailing for clean visual continuity

Low-carbon approach with reduced steel content

Simplifies site erection and speeds up vertical assembly

BIM coordination + sequencing

Integrated from model to site.

Every connection we design is embedded into building model from day one. With BIM-integrated detail libraries, we coordinate fabrication, logistics, and erection sequencing to reduce field risk. Installation steps are optimized for crane time and safety, ensuring predictable schedules and efficient site operations.

Revit/Tekla families aligned with fabrication constraints.

Connection order mapped to crane picks and site logistics.

Early clash detection and accurate tolerances minimize rework.

Details designed for safe handling and field execution.

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