Rooted in European craftsmanship and built in the heart of Alberta, Woodpecker Timber Framing is one of Western Canada’s leading timber frame and mass timber manufacturers. For over 20 years, we have combined traditional joinery, advanced CNC technology, and premium Canadian wood to deliver custom timber projects across North America.
Woodpecker Timber Framing Ltd. was founded in 2005 in Canmore, Alberta by Peter Graul, who moved to Canada from Germany in 2001. With a European background in traditional timber framing, modern construction techniques, and engineered wood systems, Peter brought specialized knowledge to a building method still growing in the Canadian market.
What began as a one-person operation has grown into one of the largest timber framing companies in Western Canada, with a full CNC joinery shop and extensive mass timber capabilities. Over the past two decades, Woodpecker has completed a wide range of projects, from traditional hammer trusses and dovetail joinery to large-scale mass timber structures with glulam beams and engineered connectors.
Peter’s European influence continues to shape the company today. By bringing together carpenters, designers, and timber specialists with diverse training and experience, Woodpecker offers a deep knowledge base and more than 250 years of combined trade experience.
We deliver high-quality timber construction through skilled craftsmanship, modern technology, and dependable service from design through installation.
Behind every successful project is a team that knows its craft. Our crew brings hands-on experience in timber framing, drafting, fabrication, finishing, and installation, working together to keep each build accurate, efficient, and well coordinated.
At Woodpecker Timber Framing, sustainability is not a trend — it is part of how we work. Since the beginning, we have prioritized efficiency, material stewardship, and reducing environmental impact throughout our process.
From our zero-waste practices and material reuse programs to low-VOC finishes, responsible sourcing, and clean-energy heating systems, we believe better buildings start with better choices. Our work can also support sustainable building goals such as LEED, Living Building Challenge, and Passive House projects.
The safety and well-being of our team is a top priority. Woodpecker has been COR certified since 2012, reflecting our ongoing commitment to safe work practices in both the shop and on site. In 2025, we achieved a 94% score on our certification audit, renewing our COR status for another three years.
Our safety program includes detailed policies, procedures, training, and record-keeping requirements. A dedicated safety administrator oversees daily operations and works with an external safety company to keep our COR certification current and ensure safe, compliant work environments for residential and commercial projects.