An Introduction to Rails – The Key to Unlocking Mass Timber at Scale

At TMBR, we believe the future of mass timber lies in bridging the gap between digital innovation and physical production. This is where TMBR Rails comes in—a unified platform that integrates design, manufacturing, and on-site assembly into one streamlined system. Whether you're a manufacturer, developer, or builder, Rails is the key to scaling mass timber construction efficiently, affordably, and with confidence.

Imagine a train—a sleek, efficient marvel gliding effortlessly along its rails, carrying passengers and goods to their destination. The train is powerful, but it’s the rails beneath it that make the journey possible. Without the rails, the train would falter, unable to navigate the terrain ahead. At TMBR, we see construction in much the same way. Buildings are like trains, ambitious projects propelled by creativity and innovation. Yet, without a robust system of rails—a framework to guide, connect, and support the process—the journey is fraught with inefficiencies, delays, and missed opportunities.

Enter TMBR Rails: the backbone of modern construction. Our platform is revolutionizing the industry by seamlessly integrating design, manufacturing, and on-site assembly. This is the story of how TMBR is building those rails, laying the foundation for a new era of construction that is sustainable, scalable, and smart.

What Are TMBR Rails?

TMBR Rails is a digital operating system designed specifically for the mass timber industry. It combines Protocols, Routines, Repositories, and Applications to standardize workflows, simplify collaboration, and enable rapid innovation. Think of it as the backbone connecting every stage of a project, from conceptual design to final assembly.

By using a version control framework, TMBR Rails allows new ideas—like advanced beam designs, CNC scheduling algorithms, or parametric design tools—to be developed in isolated "branches," tested in pilots, and only merged into the stable system once proven. This ensures your operations remain seamless, even as groundbreaking features are introduced.

How Rails Works

Digital Protocols: The rules and data structures that keep everything—from scheduling logic to design parameters—consistent and interoperable.
Routines: The logic behind features like cost estimation, assembly optimization, or VE modeling, ensuring each process runs smoothly.
Repositories: A centralized hub for managing and versioning TMBR's innovations, whether digital tools or physical components.
Applications: User-friendly tools like 3D modeling interfaces or customer-facing presentations, built to simplify adoption and maximize usability.

Digital Protocols: The rules and data structures that keep everything—from scheduling logic to design parameters—consistent and interoperable.
Routines: The logic behind features like cost estimation, assembly optimization, or VE modeling, ensuring each process runs smoothly.
Repositories: A centralized hub for managing and versioning TMBR's innovations, whether digital tools or physical components.
Applications: User-friendly tools like 3D modeling interfaces or customer-facing presentations, built to simplify adoption and maximize usability.

Digital Protocols: The rules and data structures that keep everything—from scheduling logic to design parameters—consistent and interoperable.
Routines: The logic behind features like cost estimation, assembly optimization, or VE modeling, ensuring each process runs smoothly.
Repositories: A centralized hub for managing and versioning TMBR's innovations, whether digital tools or physical components.
Applications: User-friendly tools like 3D modeling interfaces or customer-facing presentations, built to simplify adoption and maximize usability.

Digital Protocols: The rules and data structures that keep everything—from scheduling logic to design parameters—consistent and interoperable.
Routines: The logic behind features like cost estimation, assembly optimization, or VE modeling, ensuring each process runs smoothly.
Repositories: A centralized hub for managing and versioning TMBR's innovations, whether digital tools or physical components.
Applications: User-friendly tools like 3D modeling interfaces or customer-facing presentations, built to simplify adoption and maximize usability.

Digital Protocols: The rules and data structures that keep everything—from scheduling logic to design parameters—consistent and interoperable.
Routines: The logic behind features like cost estimation, assembly optimization, or VE modeling, ensuring each process runs smoothly.
Repositories: A centralized hub for managing and versioning TMBR's innovations, whether digital tools or physical components.
Applications: User-friendly tools like 3D modeling interfaces or customer-facing presentations, built to simplify adoption and maximize usability.

This ecosystem forms the foundation of TMBR’s unique Frame-First approach, focusing on standardizing core structural elements like beams, columns, and connections while leaving room for site-specific adaptations.

Why Rails Is Essential for Scaling Mass Timber

Seamless Collaboration
Rails unifies designers, manufacturers, and builders under one platform, ensuring data flows seamlessly between teams. No more miscommunications or disconnected workflows.
Incremental Innovation
By introducing new features in testable branches, TMBR Rails ensures every improvement—whether digital or physical—is validated before full adoption. This minimizes risk and maximizes reliability.
Faster Timelines
From quick VE glulam sizing to on-site assembly optimization, Rails cuts down on time wasted in design, manufacturing, and construction. The result? Faster projects and happier clients.
Scalable Growth
As the mass timber industry grows, TMBR Rails evolves with it. Manufacturers can adopt advanced features like real-time CNC integration or install planning modules, scaling at their own pace.
Data-Driven Precision
Every feature, from budgeting tools to scheduling routines, is backed by real-world data from pilot projects, ensuring solutions are tailored to industry needs.

Seamless Collaboration
Rails unifies designers, manufacturers, and builders under one platform, ensuring data flows seamlessly between teams. No more miscommunications or disconnected workflows.
Incremental Innovation
By introducing new features in testable branches, TMBR Rails ensures every improvement—whether digital or physical—is validated before full adoption. This minimizes risk and maximizes reliability.
Faster Timelines
From quick VE glulam sizing to on-site assembly optimization, Rails cuts down on time wasted in design, manufacturing, and construction. The result? Faster projects and happier clients.
Scalable Growth
As the mass timber industry grows, TMBR Rails evolves with it. Manufacturers can adopt advanced features like real-time CNC integration or install planning modules, scaling at their own pace.
Data-Driven Precision
Every feature, from budgeting tools to scheduling routines, is backed by real-world data from pilot projects, ensuring solutions are tailored to industry needs.

Seamless Collaboration
Rails unifies designers, manufacturers, and builders under one platform, ensuring data flows seamlessly between teams. No more miscommunications or disconnected workflows.
Incremental Innovation
By introducing new features in testable branches, TMBR Rails ensures every improvement—whether digital or physical—is validated before full adoption. This minimizes risk and maximizes reliability.
Faster Timelines
From quick VE glulam sizing to on-site assembly optimization, Rails cuts down on time wasted in design, manufacturing, and construction. The result? Faster projects and happier clients.
Scalable Growth
As the mass timber industry grows, TMBR Rails evolves with it. Manufacturers can adopt advanced features like real-time CNC integration or install planning modules, scaling at their own pace.
Data-Driven Precision
Every feature, from budgeting tools to scheduling routines, is backed by real-world data from pilot projects, ensuring solutions are tailored to industry needs.

Seamless Collaboration
Rails unifies designers, manufacturers, and builders under one platform, ensuring data flows seamlessly between teams. No more miscommunications or disconnected workflows.
Incremental Innovation
By introducing new features in testable branches, TMBR Rails ensures every improvement—whether digital or physical—is validated before full adoption. This minimizes risk and maximizes reliability.
Faster Timelines
From quick VE glulam sizing to on-site assembly optimization, Rails cuts down on time wasted in design, manufacturing, and construction. The result? Faster projects and happier clients.
Scalable Growth
As the mass timber industry grows, TMBR Rails evolves with it. Manufacturers can adopt advanced features like real-time CNC integration or install planning modules, scaling at their own pace.
Data-Driven Precision
Every feature, from budgeting tools to scheduling routines, is backed by real-world data from pilot projects, ensuring solutions are tailored to industry needs.

Seamless Collaboration
Rails unifies designers, manufacturers, and builders under one platform, ensuring data flows seamlessly between teams. No more miscommunications or disconnected workflows.
Incremental Innovation
By introducing new features in testable branches, TMBR Rails ensures every improvement—whether digital or physical—is validated before full adoption. This minimizes risk and maximizes reliability.
Faster Timelines
From quick VE glulam sizing to on-site assembly optimization, Rails cuts down on time wasted in design, manufacturing, and construction. The result? Faster projects and happier clients.
Scalable Growth
As the mass timber industry grows, TMBR Rails evolves with it. Manufacturers can adopt advanced features like real-time CNC integration or install planning modules, scaling at their own pace.
Data-Driven Precision
Every feature, from budgeting tools to scheduling routines, is backed by real-world data from pilot projects, ensuring solutions are tailored to industry needs.

The Future of Mass Timber with TMBR Rails

TMBR Rails isn’t just a tool—it’s a philosophy for how mass timber can scale sustainably. By combining the power of digital innovation with the strength of physical production, TMBR empowers manufacturers and developers to unlock new efficiencies, reduce costs, and build better structures.

Key Features Driving the Future:

Frame-First Kits: Pre-engineered solutions for rapid design and assembly.
Turnkey Integration: From design to supply to installation, Rails ties it all together.
Continuous Improvement: New branches (features) are tested, refined, and integrated to keep you ahead of industry demands.

Join the Movement

With TMBR Rails, you can transform how you approach mass timber—scaling your operations, improving your efficiency, and leading the charge in sustainable construction. Whether you're just starting or already an industry leader, TMBR Rails provides the digital and physical backbone you need to succeed.

Discover how TMBR Rails can revolutionize your next project. Together, let’s build the future of mass timber.

Intro

What Are TMBR Rails?

How Rails Works

Why Rails Is Essential for Scaling Mass Timber

The Future of Mass Timber with TMBR Rails

Join the Movement

Intro

What Are TMBR Rails?

How Rails Works

Why Rails Is Essential for Scaling Mass Timber

The Future of Mass Timber with TMBR Rails

Join the Movement