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- Join OACETT's free webinar on fire-related code changes for EMTC and related research, featuring insights from our expert speaker.
Webinar: Encapsulated Mass Timber: A New Construction Type for the 2020 National Building Code
- This FREE webinar will discuss the fire-related national building and fire code changes related to a new construction type called Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC) to be used for wood buildings up to twelve storeys in the 2020 NBC, as well, it will provide an overview of ongoing changes and future changes to the current EMTC provisions. Attendees of this seminar will also receive a glimpse of current fire research into various performance aspects of mass timber construction and tall wood buildings.
- March 24, 2025
Noah Fetterly
- An opportunity to explore the insights into mass timber manufacturing methods and capabilities, a review of design strategies and real-world challenges.
Workshop: Manufacturing and Mass Timber Design Strategies
- Presented by Ontario WoodWorks, Element5 and WoodSure An opportunity to explore the insights into mass timber manufacturing methods and capabilities, a review of design strategies and real-world challenges. Design specifications for CLT and Glulam along with beam to beam connection will also be reviewed. Anticipate an engaging evening with these two industry leaders. Kevin and Lee look forward to this robust conversation and welcome questions from other mass timber enthusiasts (and newbies). Learning Outcomes: Understand the evolution of the mass timber industry through the insights of Lee Scott and Kevin Rocchi, focusing on manufacturing methods and design capabilities. Examine design strategies and real-world challenges in mass timber construction, with a focus on practical applications and overcoming industry hurdles. Learn about design specifications for Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glulam, including beam-to-beam connection techniques for effective integration in mass timber projects.
- March 20, 2025
- 58 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3, Canada
Kevin Rocchi
Lee Scott
- Learn best practices for designing efficient tall walls with engineered wood, from material selection to software tools, in this free webinar.
Webinar: Efficient Tall Wall Framing using Engineered Wood Products
- Join us as we explore the basic design principles and best practices for efficient tall wall design using engineered wood products. Discussion will include material selection, design for climate conditions, and a complete design example using freely available software tools. Learning Outcomes: Understand the design principles and inputs required to size tall wall framing members Recognize some of the pitfalls of inadequate tall wall design Learn about easy-to-use tools and software available to simplify this process Sponsored by Ontario Structural Wood Association
- March 20, 2025
Steve McManus
- Discover how to incorporate wood into low-rise commercial buildings, optimize material selection, and avoid common pitfalls in this free webinar.
Webinar: Diversify Your Structural Portfolio: Wood in Low-Rise Commercial Construction
- We will explore the use cases for incorporating more wood into a sector that is typically dominated by structural steel construction. We will look at Light Wood Framing (LWF), Structural Composite Lumber (SCL), Mass Timber (MT) as well as Hybrid Systems that incorporate, which can include all or some of the above, as well as structural steel. What is important is using the right material in the right application. But perhaps more importantly is where NOT to use a material. Several examples from the CWC Publication “Low-Rise Commercial Construction in Wood: A guide for Architects and Engineers”, as well as real project examples from the presenter. Learning Outcomes: Identify strengths and weaknesses of various wood products. Learn to select the right wood material/system for the most efficient and cost effective structure. Highlight critical details and identify potential red flags to ensure a successful project. Provide useful examples, resources and tools for the practitioner to add to their “tool belt”. Sponsored by Ontario Structural Wood Association
- March 13, 2025
Alex Nowakowksi
- Woodrise 2025 brings global experts together to advance mass timber construction through networking, innovation, and sustainability in Vancouver.
Woodrise 2025
- Woodrise 2025 is the premier international congress dedicated to the future of mid- and high-rise timber construction. Hosted by FPInnovations in collaboration with FCBA and JUBH, this event brings together global leaders in architecture, engineering, policy, and industry to explore the latest advancements in mass timber and sustainable building practices. With over 2,000 participants from 25+ countries, 30+ international speakers, and a 25,000+ sqft exhibition space featuring 60+ exhibitors, Woodrise 2025 is a key platform for: Networking & B2B Meetings – Connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators. Insightful Discussions – Gain valuable perspectives on sustainability, regulations, and emerging trends. Showcasing Innovation – Discover groundbreaking projects and technologies shaping the future of wood construction. Who Attends? Woodrise attracts professionals from across the building, forestry, and manufacturing industries, including: Architects, Engineers, and Developers Mass Timber Manufacturers and Suppliers Government Officials and Policymakers Researchers, Educators, and Students Set against the stunning backdrop of Vancouver, a global hub for mass timber innovation, Woodrise 2025 will inspire and engage attendees in shaping the future of sustainable construction. Join us for an event where knowledge meets innovation, and connections create opportunity.
- September 22, 2025
- Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Andrew Waugh
Bob van der Zande
Cristiano Loss
- A one-day workshop on designing and building Mid-Rise buildings.
Calgary – Innovations and Challenges in Mid-Rise Construction Workshop
- Calgary Workshop Abstract: Mid-rise construction continues to gain momentum as an affordable, sustainable and efficient solution for urban development. However, these projects come with unique design and performance challenges that demand innovative approaches. This workshop brings together industry experts to explore key considerations in mid-rise construction, including: Design Challenges & Solutions – Examining structural, zoning, and material selection complexities and the strategies to overcome them. Building Enclosure: Lessons Learned – Reviewing best practices for durability, energy efficiency, and moisture management in mid-rise enclosures. Acoustic Considerations – Addressing sound transmission challenges and effective mitigation techniques for multi-unit buildings. Through case studies, expert insights, and interactive discussions, this workshop will provide valuable knowledge to architects, engineers, and developers looking to optimize mid-rise building performance.
- March 11, 2025
- 1316 33 Street Northeast, Calgary, AB, Canada
Steve McManus
Eric Watters
Ian Bonsma
- A one-day workshop on designing and building Mid-Rise buildings.
Edmonton – Innovations and Challenges in Mid-Rise Construction Workshop
- Workshop Abstract: Mid-rise construction continues to gain momentum as an affordable, sustainable and efficient solution for urban development. However, these projects come with unique design and performance challenges that demand innovative approaches. This workshop brings together industry experts to explore key considerations in mid-rise construction, including: Design Challenges & Solutions – Examining structural, zoning, and material selection complexities and the strategies to overcome them. Building Enclosure: Lessons Learned – Reviewing best practices for durability, energy efficiency, and moisture management in mid-rise enclosures. Acoustic Considerations – Addressing sound transmission challenges and effective mitigation techniques for multi-unit buildings. Through case studies, expert insights, and interactive discussions, this workshop will provide valuable knowledge to architects, engineers, and developers looking to optimize mid-rise building performance.
- March 10, 2025
- 11420 117 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Steve McManus
Eric Watters
Ian Bonsma
- Join us for an insightful exploration into the latest developments in wood shearwall systems and connections.
Webinar: Shearwall Connections and Lateral Systems for Wood Buildings
- Join us for an insightful exploration into the latest developments in wood shearwall systems and connections, featuring critical updates from the 2020 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC). This webinar will cover essential topics, including advancements in lateral systems and rod holdowns, and provide a step-by-step approach to accurately calculating deflection for rod holdowns. Dive into key details on relevant connections and fasteners that enhance performance and resilience. The session will culminate with a overview of the outcomes of a groundbreaking 10-storey mass timber seismic test conducted in San Diego as part of the NHERI Tall Wood Project, showcasing how these innovations perform under real-world conditions. This webinar is designed for engineers, architects, and construction professionals looking to stay current with advancements in seismic design for wood structures. Shearwall Connections and Lateral Systems for Wood Buildings Date: February 20th, 2025 Time: 11 p.m. (PST) / 2 p.m. (EST) Duration: 60 minutes Learning Outcomes: Gain insights into the latest advancements in seismic and lateral force-resisting systems for timber construction. Learn effective methods for calculating deflection in rod hold-down systems, ensuring compliance with structural performance standards. Explore best practices and expert recommendations for specifying connections in shearwalls to optimize strength and resilience. Understand key findings from the NHERI TallWood test, highlighting lessons from the tallest mass timber building ever tested on a shake table.
- February 20, 2025
Tim Wagner
- A rare opportunity to visit CNL and tour 3 new mass timber buildings: Minwamon Building, Support Facility, and Science Collaboration Centre
Canadian Nuclear Labs – Mass Timber Tour
- Site Entrance Building (Minwamon Building) Opened in 2020 and serves as a key role in campus-wide logistics, warehousing services and manages all items and vehicles entering or exiting the Chalk River Laboratories site. Support Facility Opened in 2021 and is used for maintenance and manufacturing activities. Science Collaboration Centre Opened in 2023 and is an open and inviting space that enables collaboration with international and academic partners from all over the world that work to foster nuclear science innovation and research. At six storeys tall, it also serves as a welcoming event space for conferences and seminars. The mass timber structures at the Minwamon Building, Support Facility and Science Collaboration Centre are the first modern mass timber buildings constructed on a federal site, and construction of the Support Facility and Science Collaboration Centre was supported through a grant from the Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program. This program is administered by Natural Resources Canada to increase the use of wood in infrastructure projects as a sustainable construction material and supports Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy. In the three new buildings, mass timber has allowed CNL to sequester nearly 2,500 tonnes of CO2 and avoid nearly 1,000 tonnes of CO2 since 2015. The three non-nuclear new builds which use 3,750 m3 of structure in mass timber means: 4,125 tonnes of CO2e embodied and avoided Approximately 800 cars off of Canadian roads for one year Energy for approximately 400 homes in Canada for one year Canadian forests regrow this timber in 10 minutes Hydrogen Laboratories CNL is accelerating the transition to a hydrogen economy with advanced hydrogen production and energy storage technologies. Our strategic partnerships with industry, academic institutions, national and global organizations demonstrate our commitment to innovation and exemplary quality assurance. Areas of expertise include: Heavy water production and management Hydrogen production technologies Hydrogen safety technologies Energy storage technologies Actinium Laboratories Scientists at CNL are working hard on the development of advanced life-saving treatments that harness the power of nuclear science and radioisotopes to achieve unprecedented levels of precision in beating cancer. This work includes the production of a promising new weapon in the fight against cancer – Actinium-225 – a radioisotope so rare that the annual global production is less than a grain of sand. Reactor Fleet Sustainability Laboratories For decades, CNL has been standing ready to sustain reliable and affordable nuclear reactors. We support utilities, their suppliers, and industry research organization by providing extensive research through: Operations and maintenance practices that improve reactor operations and respond to emergent issues Life extension initiatives that enable long-term operations Innovation that develops technologies to support reactor modernization and efficiencies Environment Laboratories Through Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s (AECL) Federal Nuclear Science and Technology (FNST) Work Plan, CNL undertakes research activities to support environmental stewardship and responsible nuclear waste management. Overarching federal priorities and goals to which CNL applies its science capabilities include: Support Canada’s national and international leadership to improve the understanding and reduce environmental impact of nuclear energy. Enhance Canada’s environmental stewardship by ensuring that nuclear energy is developed within a robust framework that addresses environmental and waste management concerns. Support implementation of the Pan-Canadian Framework and achieve Canada’s international greenhouse gas reduction targets by identifying the environmental impacts of nuclear energy production that could be reduced. Develop and demonstrate innovative technologies to reduce environmental impacts, increase competitiveness, and promote the use of clean technology including in Canada’s natural resource sectors. Providing science and technology to support the understanding of the effects of radiation on the environment. Improving the understanding of the migration of radioisotopes in the environment (terrestrial and aquatic), and their potential impacts on human health and non-human biota. Enhancing prediction methods of radionuclide concentrations in the environment during the recovery phase following an unplanned radioactive release. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Bring government-issued photo ID (Passport, driver’s licence, health card, etc.). Wear flat-soled safety shoes or safety boots, socks, long pants, and high visibility vests. Dress appropriately for the weather as time will be spent walking outside. Photo and video taking is restricted. Please inquire before any photos and videos are taken. Advise of severe allergies, dietary restrictions, or medical conditions / devices. Once your registration is completed you will recieve a Security form via email for CNL. This must be completed by January 30th to be able to attend the tour. TRANSPORTATION: All participants are to meet at Andaz Hotel (325 Dalhousie Street Ottawa ON K1N7G1). We request that all participants are at the pick-up location no later than 7:15 am for a 7:30 am departure.
- February 6, 2025
- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, 286 Plant Road, Chalk River, ON, Canada
- This presentation explores the art and science of inspired structural design, emphasizing how engineering can harmonize beauty, efficiency, and sustainability.
Webinar: Inspired Design
- This presentation explores the art and science of inspired structural design, emphasizing how engineering can harmonize beauty, efficiency, and sustainability. By allowing the structure itself to help inform the concept, it is possible to craft designs that are not only innovative but also deeply connected to their environment. This session will delve into strategies for designing sustainably, focusing on the most structurally efficient use of materials to reduce waste and environmental impact. Through case studies and examples, the presentation highlights how thoughtful engineering creates beautiful structures that people love to own and use. Attendees will leave with actionable insights into achieving designs that inspire and perform. Inspired Design Date: January 22nd, 2025 Time: 12 p.m. (MST) / 2 p.m. (EST) Duration: 60 minutes Learning Outcomes: Inspired design does not need to cost more, it is often more economical Design-Build is the perfect delivery method for true Inspired Design Inspired design requires a cohesive design team from the start Collaboration of project constraints is key to Inspired Design
- January 22, 2025
Aaron Schroeder
- Join us as we showcase innovations and ideas in wood products, design and construction.
Wood Solutions Conference Ottawa 2025
- 2025 Ottawa Wood Solutions Conference The Canadian Wood Council’s annual wood design conference and trade show in Ottawa, hosted by WoodWorks Ontario, is back! This specialized design and construction conference is dedicated to showcasing innovative advancements and applications for wood products and building systems in design and construction. Leading-edge experts from near and far will inform and inspire you at the 2025 Ottawa Wood Solutions Conference. Join us on February 5, 2025, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa for an interesting and informative day of educational seminars and networking opportunities. Learn about the latest in wood innovations from distinguished presenters Make industry connections and access the resources you need to achieve your wood design goals Earn 5 professional continuing education credits by attending the full day of sessions Lunch and industry trade show included Early bird registration until January 9: $99 +HST Regular ticket price until February 4: $149 +HST A limited number of student and educator discounts are available through the CWC’s WoodSMART program. Email kdayler@cwc.ca for details. Don’t miss this valuable day of wood design education!
- February 5, 2025
- National Arts Centre, Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Nicolas Ziesel
Ouri Scott
Simon Edwards
- This session will help you to formulate effective floor and wall assemblies when designing wood structures, both light wood frame and mass timber.
Webinar: Architectural Assemblies Simplified
- Join us for a detailed discussion covering Architectural Assemblies in Wood buildings. This session will help you to formulate effective floor and wall assemblies when designing wood structures, both light wood frame and mass timber. Discussion will cover typical fire ratings and strategies, acoustic performance of different assemblies and effective strategies for weather-tight exterior envelopes. Background on typical structural assemblies for different grid sizes will help you understand how to effectively develop complete assemblies when designing timber buildings. Learning Outcomes: Participants will understand how to formulate effective floor and wall assemblies for wood structures, including both light wood frame and mass timber, to optimize performance and design efficiency. Participants will understand typical fire ratings and the acoustic performance of various assemblies, and gain strategies to enhance the safety and comfort of wood buildings. Participants will learn how to design weather-tight, high-performance exterior envelopes for wood buildings. Participants will discover typical structural assemblies for different grid sizes and learn how to effectively develop complete assemblies when designing timber buildings. Architectural Assemblies Simplified: Understanding Structural Grids, Acoustics, and Envelopes in Wood Buildings Date: January 15th, 2025 Time: 11 a.m. (PST) / 2 p.m. (EST) Duration: 75 minutes
- January 15, 2025
Michael Wilkinson
Derek Ratzlaff
