Events

Events

Wood Webinar Wednesday (July 15) – Online Tools for Wood Construction – CodeCHEK and FRR & STC, 2:00 pm

This webinar will cover two new free online tools developed by the Canadian Wood Council: CodeCHEK and FRR & STC Tool. Register today! CodeCHEK helps designers to determine if and when lightweight wood-frame, heavy timber, mass timber and/or encapsulated mass timber construction can be used, and to determine the applicable construction requirements related to fire safety in Sections 3.1 and

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Wood Webinar Wednesday (July 29) – DLT & Mass Timber Construction: Beautiful, Efficient, and Versatile, 2:00 pm

What does it take to efficiently engineer and build mass timber buildings? How can timber be integrated into a project so that the structure is cost-competitive, while still maintaining the architectural vision, elegance and quality? We will explore these questions and also look at the features and key design parameters when using DLT, the all wood mass timber product. Larger

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Wood Webinar Wednesday (August 12) – Mass Timber: Unlocking the Mysteries of Connection Design and Fabrication, 2:00 pm

Melissa will discuss the role of the specialty structural engineer in glulam connection design for your project. Tips will be provided to help streamline the work of the project architect and engineer of record, and also highlight specific detailing situations to help construction run more smoothly. Glulam fabrication will be discussed: from chisels to CNC machines. Some examples will be

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WORKSHOP SERIES (Dec. 1, 3, 8) – Costing for Heavy and Mass Timber Construction, 2:00 pm

As opportunities to use Heavy and Mass Timber in construction surge, contractors, developers and designers need to understand how best to estimate costs. Designs with these materials vary greatly from frame construction and require different approaches to costing the structural elements as well as determining the whole building costs which incorporate electrical, mechanical, plumbing and envelope components. This series brings experienced designers, manufacturers, installation trades, developers and general contractors together to share their knowledge with their colleagues. If you're contemplating building or bidding on a building using these innovative materials, this series will provide essential informational about the Tips, Tricks and Traps of costing wood buildings.

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$150

Timber Talks Episode 5: Engineered Wood Siding, 2:00 pm

Join us with special guest, National Sponsor: LP Building Products Engineered Wood Products are more than just framing materials: Many homeowners and building owners are demanding sustainable products that have minimal impact on our environment. Treated Engineered Wood Siding products redefine traditional building materials by offering game-changing durability, beauty and workability. Discover strand technologies that weigh less, resist breakage during

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Free

Engineering Essentials for Connections in Timber, 10:00 am

January 28, 2021 from 10-3pm EST Join us for a one-day workshop featuring the essentials for engineering timber connections with industry sessions featuring available products and systems in the Canadian marketplace. Event description: 10:00AM  Engineering Essentials for Connections in Timber  Dr. Ghasan Doudak, Ph. D., P. Eng., Professor of Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, University of Ottawa General design concepts

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$150

Timber Talks Episode 6: Element5 Mass Timber, 2:00 pm

Join us as we hear from Ontario's only CLT manufacturer! Join us for valuable insight into the world of mass timber manufacturing and off-site fabrication presented by North America’s newest and most advanced mass timber manufacturer, Element5. Patrick Chouinard, the company’s founder and director of new business, will discuss plant operations and the capabilities of their new, fully-automated CLT and

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Free