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- Discover how prefabricated wood systems accelerate multi-residential delivery through speed, cost efficiency, and collaboration.
Webinar: FRAMEWORK for Success: Prefabricated Wood Systems and Design Innovation
- Speed, cost, and sustainability are no longer “nice to haves” in multi-residential construction — they’re essential. Join WoodWorks in partnership with the Ontario Structural Wood Association (OSWA) for FRAMEWORK for Success: Prefabricated Wood Systems and Design Innovation, a 60-minute webinar exploring how panelized light wood frame systems are reshaping mid-rise housing delivery. This session takes a deep dive into VanMar’s FRAMEWORK methodology and its real-world application on the 150 Wissler Road project in Waterloo — demonstrating how offsite prefabrication can accelerate timelines, control costs, and meet ambitious energy and GHG targets. Learning Outcomes: Participants will understand the benefits of prefabricated wood frame construction for multi-residential buildings. Participants will understand the FRAMEWORK system’s approach to speed, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. Participants will be shown how collaborative offsite construction methods accelerated the 150 Wissler Road project. Participants will learn strategies for overcoming design challenges and achieving efficiencies in fire walls, shafts, and acoustics.
- January 29, 2026
Jordan Zekveld
Mike Philips
Paul Marchesani
- Join us for a half-day workshop on mid-rise wood design with expert guidance and practical solutions for efficient, code-aligned 5–6 storey projects.
SOLD OUT! Workshop: Mid-Rise Wood Design Essentials for Structural Engineers – Ottawa
- This event has sold out! Join us for a focused half-day workshop that demystifies the essentials of mid-rise wood design for structural engineers. This practical, content-rich session brings together leading voices from WoodWorks, Weyerhaeuser, Simpson Strong-Tie, and CertainTeed to explore the full spectrum of mid-rise design considerations—from wood-frame optimization and EWP performance to lateral systems, fire-resistant assemblies, and real-world construction details. Through case studies, technical guidance, and insights from seasoned practitioners, attendees will gain actionable strategies to design safer, more efficient, and cost-effective 5–6 storey wood buildings. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or looking to strengthen collaboration across the construction team, this workshop offers an invaluable opportunity to gain clarity, confidence and guidance from those who solve mid-rise design challenges every day.
- February 5, 2026
- 50 O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2, Canada
- A half-day workshop in on mid-rise wood design, offering expert insights and practical strategies for safer, more efficient 5–6 storey buildings.
SOLD OUT! Workshop: Mid-Rise Wood Design Essentials for Structural Engineers -Kitchener
- This event has sold out! Join us for a focused half-day workshop that demystifies the essentials of mid-rise wood design for structural engineers. This practical, content-rich session brings together leading voices from WoodWorks, Weyerhaeuser, Simpson Strong-Tie, and CertainTeed to explore the full spectrum of mid-rise design considerations—from wood-frame optimization and EWP performance to lateral systems, fire-resistant assemblies, and real-world construction details. Through case studies, technical guidance, and insights from seasoned practitioners, attendees will gain actionable strategies to design safer, more efficient, and cost-effective 5–6 storey wood buildings. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or looking to strengthen collaboration across the construction team, this workshop offers an invaluable opportunity to gain clarity, confidence and guidance from those who solve mid-rise design challenges every day.
- February 3, 2026
- 4355 King Street East, Kitchener, ON N2P 2E9, Canada
- Explore core acoustics concepts in wood construction, key testing differences, and solutions that help avoid issues, improve performance, and cut project costs.
SOLD OUT! Lunch & Learn: Acoustics 101 and Sound Insulation in Multi Story Buildings
- This event has sold out! This presentation will cover the fundamentals of acoustics in wood construction, including the differences between lab and field testing and the on-site acoustic evaluations we perform. We’ll review the top five acoustic principles to watch for, explore innovative dry-topping solutions, and highlight why acoustics should be addressed early in design and pre-construction to avoid issues, improve performance, and potentially reduce costs throughout the project. The three learning outcomes are as follows. Attendees will learn the difference between STC and IIC and common misconceptions in the industry along with how these test ratings are achieved. Attendees will learn what flanking is and the other principles that can affect acoustics results in wood buildings. Attendees will learn from actual case studies of midrise buildings and how they achieved acoustic comfort.
- January 21, 2026
- 10707 100 Avenue Northwest #900, Edmonton, AB T5K 1G5, Canada
Brett Mueller
- Overview of off-site construction with insights on prefabrication benefits, design coordination, code compliance, and addressing common constraints.
Webinar: Timber and Off-Site Construction
- Join WoodWorks and prefab panel supplier, Ron Anderson + Sons, as they discuss strategies for navigating the world of off-site construction, explaining the challenges and benefits of prefabrication and how they impact the design and construction process. Learn about different strategies for navigating code compliance and coordinating with a prefabricated component supplier. The discussion will also cover common constraints like high seismic forces and high efficiency envelopes and how to address these with off-site construction. This one-hour presentation will provide a deeper understanding of the off-site construction process and its implications for your role in designing and constructing wood buildings. Learning Outcomes: Learn when off-site construction can deliver cost and schedule savings. Learn how to ensure design coordination and specifications align with project requirements and prefabricated component supplier constraints. Learn how construction strategies and detailing are affected when using prefabricated components and how to ensure successful project outcomes.
- December 4, 2025
Derek Ratzlaff
Jack Downing
- Explore acoustic design for mass timber projects—learn to control flanking (Kij), apply best-practice detailing, and design lightweight assemblies for GLT.
Webinar: Quiet by Design
- Join us for Quiet by Design, an in-depth webinar exploring how to achieve consistent, high-performing acoustics in mass timber projects. Cristian Wallace, together with a panel of leading acoustic experts, will unpack the complexities of flanking (Kij), share best-practice detailing strategies—including bulkheads and wall interfaces—to help you avoid costly construction errors, and present the latest research on lightweight floor and ceiling assemblies for mass timber systems, including GLT. Expect practical design strategies, real-world insights, and clear, actionable guidance to help you choose the right acoustic solutions for your next project. Learning Outcomes: Understanding and Addressing Flanking (Kij) Gain a clear understanding of how sound transmits through indirect paths and learn proven methods to identify, measure, and control flanking effectively. Best Practices in Acoustic Design Discover key detailing approaches—such as optimized bulkhead integration and wall interfaces—that enhance acoustic performance, improve Kij values, and minimize costly construction errors. Lightweight Assemblies for Mass Timber Structures Explore innovative, lightweight floor and ceiling assemblies purpose-designed for mass timber systems, including the latest findings and design guidance for GLT applications.
- November 25, 2025
Cristian Wallace
Ben White
David Dompierre
- Explore how mass timber can transform healthcare design—improving healing, sustainability, and performance in modern hospitals.
Webinar: Emerging Solutions for Mass Timber in Healthcare
- Healthcare buildings are among the most complex and resource-intensive structures we design and, increasingly, they are being asked to do more. Modern hospitals not only need to support healing for patients and staff, but also to contribute to planetary health by reducing carbon emissions and addressing social and environmental determinants of wellbeing. To meet these goals, hospital design must evolve beyond the “squeezed and standardized” approach that has long defined it. Mass timber is emerging as a credible alternative to conventional systems for larger-scale, high-rise institutional buildings. Recent advancements in material science, manufacturing, engineering, and fire safety have made it possible to consider timber as a structural solution for complex facilities — including hospitals. Recognizing that innovation in healthcare design must be evidence-based, this collaborative study explores the feasibility of using mass timber for a 200+ bed acute care hospital. The multidisciplinary team — including KPMB Architects, PHSA (Provincial Health Services Authority of BC), Fast + Epp, Smith + Andersen, Resource Planning Group, CHM Fire, Hanscomb, AMB Planning, and EllisDon — developed and evaluated a detailed test design for a mass timber inpatient tower suited to the Canadian context. The study examined structure, cost, schedule, lifecycle carbon, code compliance, infection control, and biophilic design as part of a holistic approach to sustainable healthcare infrastructure. Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify the key drivers that influence structural system selection in healthcare building design. Describe the opportunities, limitations, and specific considerations associated with using mass timber in hospital environments. Summarize findings from an in-progress feasibility study for a mass timber inpatient tower in a Canadian acute care setting. Evaluate the comparative schedule, cost, and lifecycle carbon outcomes identified in the study, and discuss implications for future healthcare projects.
- October 31, 2025
Chris McQillan
Juan J. Cruz Martinez
Lisa Miller-Way
- Connecting Western Canada’s Building & Construction Industries
WoodWorks @ BuildEx
- Stay tuned for details regarding ticket prices and availability! WoodWorks is once again partnering with BUILDEX Vancouver in 2026 to deliver WoodWorks @ BUILDEX — a dedicated program that brings together wood design innovation, technical expertise, and industry perspectives from across Western Canada. This two-day collaboration within BUILDEX will feature 12 education sessions designed to equip architects, engineers, developers, and builders with the latest strategies, technologies, and lessons learned from the field. Some topics include… Business and construction case studies (demonstrating successful projects or processes) Tackling common construction site challenges (installation best practices, moisture mitigation, sequencing strategies) Applied sustainable forestry and sourcing (reclaimed lumber, design for deconstruction, local supply chain solutions) Affordable housing and innovative delivery models Seismic innovations for light-frame mid-rise buildings Hybrid systems combining wood with steel or concrete Prefab and modular applications (light-frame and mass timber) Industry forecasting and economic viability studies Call for Speakers Whether you’ve led a groundbreaking project, developed new approaches to common challenges, or have insights into where the industry is headed, we want to hear from you. Share your expertise as a speaker at WoodWorks @ BUILDEX 2026. The Call for Speakers is open until September 3, 2025. Submit your proposal here. About BUILDEX Vancouver BUILDEX is Western Canada’s largest building and construction event, connecting thousands of design, construction, and real estate professionals. Over two days, attendees explore 350+ exhibits, hear from 200+ industry experts, and discover products, services, and ideas that are shaping the built environment.
- February 11, 2026
- Vancouver Convention Centre West Building, Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Half-day workshop on the latest in wood connectors, fastening, and anchoring solutions.
Winnipeg Engineering Workshop – Simpson Strong-Tie
- This workshop will present the latest technical information available on our Simpson Strong-Tie product line. This includes the soon-to-be released Strong-Rod Systems catalogue, the recently released 2025 Wood Construction Connectors catalogue, the 2021 Strong-Wall® Shearwalls catalogue, and technical bulletins for Simpson structural fasteners and Simpson concrete anchoring products. Join us for a special, all-day training event. Breakfast, Lunch, and continuing education credits will be provided.
- September 17, 2025
- 75 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- See the Future of Housing! Join us for a Tour of Edmonton’s Mass Timber House on Sept. 12th.
Mass Timber House Tour
- Join us for a unique house tour showcasing a home constructed with cutting-edge mass timber technology. Witness how this remarkable structure was erected in just 4 days using mass timber panels, revolutionizing traditional construction timelines. Our presentation will highlight the innovation behind this build before guiding you through each level of the home. Enjoy light snacks, engage with our team to learn more about the project, and receive a professional development certificate. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of construction!
- September 12, 2025
- 9603 142 St NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Discover how mass timber is transforming industrial buildings—cost, carbon, and design insights from two Sudbury-based warehouse projects.
Webinar: Mass Timber Industrial Buildings and Warehouses
- The emerging use of mass timber in industrial buildings presents promising opportunities that are shaping the future of construction in this sector. As a sustainable and economically competitive alternative, mass timber is redefining what is possible in industrial construction, a field traditionally dominated by prefabricated steel. An analysis of two cutting-edge projects in Sudbury, Ontario, highlights key advantages, including cost competitiveness, reduced embodied carbon, and superior aesthetic appeal. The insights from these two projects present stakeholders with helpful considerations and valuable strategies for integrating mass timber into future developments. Learning Outcomes: Participants will learn how to create flexible, multi-tenant industrial layouts using mass timber systems that are able to accommodate evolving tenant needs. Participants will gain insight into how early-stage collaboration with mass timber suppliers streamlines design, engineering, and construction processes. Participants will gain insight into the role of mass timber in biophilic design, and how its visual warmth and natural materials contribute to wellness-centred spaces that appeal to tenants. Participants will understand how mass timber can be a cost-competitive alternative to steel, especially in volatile markets, and assess its impact on embodied carbon and sustainability goals.
- August 14, 2025
Darian Sweeney, B.Sc., B.B.A,
Patrick Danielson
- Explore point-supported mass timber for tall buildings—benefits, design strategies, and real-world insights from VAHA Burrard & BCIT projects.
Webinar: Exploring the Feasibility of Point-Supported Mass Timber for Tallwood Construction
- This session examines the growing potential of point-supported mass timber systems in tall building construction, contrasting them with traditional timber framing and conventional steel and concrete approaches. It highlights regulator advancements, the role of mass timber in addressing mid-density housing needs, and the structural fundamentals of gravity and lateral systems. Through cost and schedule comparisons, design principles like bi-axial bending and punching shear, and insights from ongoing Canadian codification efforts, the presentation offers a comprehensive overview supported by real-world projects such as VAHA Burrard and BCIT Tall Timber. Learning Outcomes: Evaluate the opportunities and constraints for point-supported mass timber when compared to traditional timber framing schemes Analyze the schedule and cost benefits of point-supported mass timber systems versus steel and concrete in tall construction projects Explore state-of-the-art design methodologies and ongoing efforts towards codification in Canada Eager to learn more? Check out our free publication, Feasibility of Point-Supported Mass Timber, available now on our Digital Resource Hub: https://cwc.ca/publication/feasibility-of-point-supported-mass-timber/
- August 21, 2025
Carla Dickof, P.Eng, M.ASc
Alejandro Coronado, P.Eng
