• OPAL Build is proud to enter a new era of growth under a new name, NotchSB. Building on its expertise in mass timber panelization, NotchSB is expanding its services to include advanced mass timber engineering and a fully integrated design-to-construction system. By optimizing the supply chain and streamlining the design-to-build process, NotchSB is paving the way for more affordable and accessible decarbonized housing solutions, addressing critical housing shortages in a rapidly evolving world.

  • The name NotchSB symbolizes precision and quality. It reflects the company’s commitment to a systems built approach to mass timber construction that blends traditional woodworking techniques with cutting-edge technology. By combining advanced computer modeling with CNC cutting, NotchSB creates detailed, pre-cut panels that enable fast, efficient assembly, reducing labor costs and construction timelines.

    The “SB” in NotchSB stands for Systems Built or Sustainable Buildings, highlighting the company’s mission to deliver the next generation of streamlined, sustainable housing solutions. 


  • NotchSB offers a tailored approach to Mass Timber,  expanding its services with an integrated design-to-construction building system, targeting the core drivers of inefficiency: design, procurement, and delivery. This system ensures predictability, speed, and cost-effectiveness by streamlining the entire construction process.

    Backed by a team with decades of experience in design, engineering, and construction, NotchSB is setting a new standard for innovation in sustainable building systems. As part of this strategic expansion, NotchSB is introducing new structural engineering and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) services. By integrating advanced manufacturing capabilities with mass timber expertise, NotchSB provides comprehensive support for designers and developers, enabling efficient and effective project execution.

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“OPAL Build — a mass timber design-build company specializing in panelized cross-laminated timber and high-performance wood building envelope construction — is now operating under the name NotchSB.”

- Laurie Shreiber

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