The ARTS (advanced research in timber systems) group is part of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. The research group is led by Prof. Ying Hei Chui, who is the Chairholder of the NSERC Industry Research in Engineered Wood & Building Systems since August 2017. The ARTS group is active in researching innovative engineered wood products and building systems within the areas of structural engineering and building materials. The focus of ARTS’ research is on the next generation of mass timber construction with new connection techniques. The goal for the ARTS is to help the construction and wood industry to move from light wood-frame to mid- and high-rise mass timber construction market.