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- Explore 2024 OBC updates for Ontario mid-rise wood construction, including code changes, design opportunities, and housing goals.
Webinar – Mid-Rise Wood Construction in Ontario: Navigating 2024 OBC Updates
- In late 2014, following years of research and development in advanced wood products and systems, amendments to the 2012 edition of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) came into effect permitting mid-rise wood construction for residential and office buildings up to 6 storeys. This marked a significant shift, expanding the use of light-wood frame construction beyond the previous 4-storey height limit, and opening new opportunities for cost-effective and versatile building solutions. To improve affordability and harmonize with the National Building Code, the 2012 OBC was further amended in mid 2023 to permit limited combustible cladding and combustible exits to be featured in mid-rise wood construction. These amendments, with some minor editorial changes, were also carried forward to the 2024 edition of the OBC, which came into effect on January 1, 2025. This presentation will provide an overview of the technical and regulatory changes to the OBC with respect to the design and construction of mid-rise wood buildings and explore the role of this building archetype in achieving our housing targets with affordable, high-quality, and sustainable construction. Learning Outcomes: Understand the intent, scope, and application of technical and regulatory changes as well as key 2024 OBC provisions for mid-rise wood construction in Ontario. Explore the advantages of 5- and 6-storey wood buildings on the housing supply efforts in Ontario through market potential, project highlights, and the role of modern methods of construction. Know how to access free design and best practice resources for mid-rise wood construction and how to access free WoodWorks project support. Eager to get started? Download a free copy of the Guide to Mid-Rise Wood Construction in the Ontario Building Code!
- June 4, 2026
Vusal Ibrahimli
Hailey Quiquero
- Mark your calendars! WoodWorks Atlantic and the Canadian Wood Council are pleased to present the Wood Solutions Conference in Moncton this fall.
Wood Solutions Conference: Moncton 2026
- Mark your calendars! WoodWorks Atlantic and the Canadian Wood Council are pleased to present the Wood Solutions Conference in Moncton this fall — and we want you there. Join us November 17–18, 2026, at the Delta Hotels Beausejour for Atlantic Canada’s premier event dedicated to wood design and construction. This two-day conference and trade show will feature expert-led seminars, the latest innovations, and valuable networking opportunities for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction. Location: Delta Hotels Beausejour 750 Main Street Moncton, NB E1C Full conference details and registration information coming soon. Whether you’re focused on sustainability, looking to expand your toolkit, or exploring what’s possible with wood, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for Early Bird registration details.
- November 17, 2026
- 750 Main Street, Moncton, NB E1C 1E6, Canada
- Explore how offsite construction boosts productivity, quality and sustainability while tackling labour shortages and improving housing delivery.
Webinar – Offsite Manufacturing: Driving Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainable Construction
- Offsite construction is transforming the building industry by shifting key processes from traditional sites to controlled factory environments. This approach enhances productivity, quality, and sustainability, addressing challenges like labor shortages and environmental impact. The delivery process emphasizes early collaboration, integrated design, and robust project management to optimize efficiency and risk management. Durability and energy efficiency are achieved through advanced material selection, moisture management, and airtight, highly insulated assemblies. Construction logistics, quality control, and commissioning are tailored for offsite methods, ensuring rapid, reliable project delivery. Life cycle analysis shows offsite construction can reduce embodied carbon and waste, supporting climate goals. Canada’s evolving policies and market trends position offsite construction as a key solution for affordable, sustainable housing. Learning Outcomes: Understanding the benefits and challenges of offsite construction Identify the key components of the offsite construction delivery process Understanding of how offsite construction supports building performance and climate goals
- May 7, 2026
Cassandra Lafond
Dorian Tung
Sadegh Mazloomi
- Discover free Canadian Wood Council tools—CodeCHEK, FRR & STC, and Mass Timber Calculator—to assess code compliance, assemblies, and timber design options.
Webinar – Online Tools for Wood Construction: CodeCHEK, FRR & STC & EMTC Calculator
- This presentation highlights the Canadian Wood Council’s suite of free, web-based fire design tools, CodeCHEK, FRR & STC Tool, and Exposed Mass Timber Calculator. CodeCHEK enables project teams to evaluate code-compliant opportunities for wood construction by assessing key building characteristics, such as height, area, sprinkler presence and more, highlighting potential pathways for alternative solutions, and clarifying where wood elements may be permitted in buildings otherwise required to be of noncombustible construction. The FRR & STC (fire-resistance rating & sound transmission class) Tool helps designers in the determination of generic fire-resistance rating designs of lightweight wood-frame wall, floor, and roof assemblies using the Component Additive Method described in Appendix D of the NBC, which is referenced as an acceptable solution in Section 3.1 of the NBC and can be used for Part 3 and 9 buildings. In addition, the tool provides the sound transmission class (STC) value that is associated with each wall or floor assembly for which STC information is available. The Exposed Mass Timber Calculator helps users assess whether mass timber compartment exposure/encapsulation designs align with the 2025 National Building Code of Canada provisions by evaluating compartment inputs against applicable criteria and generating warnings when configurations are not code-consistent, positioning it as a practical screening and learning aid that complements (but does not replace) detailed code analysis and professional judgment. Learning Outcomes: Evaluate code-compliant opportunities for wood construction using the CodeCHEK tool by analyzing key building parameters (e.g., height, area, and sprinklering) and identifying potential pathways for alternative solutions. Apply the FRR & STC Tool to design compliant assemblies by determining fire-resistance ratings and sound transmission performance of lightweight wood-frame wall, floor, and roof systems using the Component Additive Method. Assess mass timber exposure and encapsulation strategies using the Exposed Mass Timber Calculator to verify alignment with 2025 National Building Code of Canada provisions and support early-stage design decision-making. Photo © Tom Arban
- May 1, 2026
Noah Fetterly
- Explore custom steel hangers in mass timber: how they work, transfer loads, and address fire, moisture, and real-world design considerations.
Webinar – Custom Steel Connections for Mass Timber: Understanding the Basics Step by Step
- As mass timber construction continues to grow in popularity, understanding how structural connections work is essential for anyone involved in the design and construction process. This webinar introduces custom steel hangers as a practical and flexible solution for connecting timber beams and columns, explaining why they are sometimes preferred over off-the-shelf options. Using clear, visual examples, participants will be guided through how forces travel through a connection, what needs to be checked to ensure safety, and how factors like fire performance and moisture are considered in real projects. No advanced engineering background is required to follow along and gain valuable insight into this important aspect of mass timber design. Learning Outcomes: Explain the difference between predesigned and custom steel hangers, and describe situations where a custom connection offers practical advantages in mass timber construction. Describe in plain terms how structural loads travel through a steel hanger assembly, from the supported beam through to the primary supporting member. Recognize why eccentricity occurs in hanger connections and understand, at a conceptual level, how it affects the design of the surrounding structure. Identify key real-world considerations for custom steel connections in mass timber, including fire protection strategies and the importance of accounting for wood shrinkage.
- April 16, 2026
Patrick Geers
