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On Site Moisture Management of Wood Frame Construction

...FPInnovations. Since she joined FPInnovations (then operating as “Forintek”) about 11 years ago, her research has primarily focused on wood durability, moisture management and thermal performance of wood‐based building envelopes....

Offsite Manufacturing: Driving Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainable Construction

...it affects the design of the surrounding structure. Understanding the role the Ontario Structural Wood Association plays in advancing offsite construction in Ontario, including industry coordination, advocacy, and best practices....

Magazine, Revue, Technical Publications

Wood Design & Building Magazine, vol 24, issue 97

In wood construction, success is rarely improvised. It’s the earned result of early design coordination, clearly communicated expectations, and a shared commitment to getting the details right—from design concept through...

Linear Dynamic Analysis for Wood Based Shear Walls and Podium Structures

...more sophisticated methods for the analysis and design of wood-based shear walls. As height limits increase, engineers should also be more concerned with the assumptions made in determining the relative...

Online Tools for Wood Construction

Course Overview This course will cover two new free online tools developed by CWC: CodeCHEK and FRR & STC Tool. CodeCHEK helps designers to determine if and when lightweight wood-frame,...

Magazine, Revue

Wood Design & Building Magazine, vol 25, issue 103

This issue of Wood Design & Building is, in many ways, about relationships. Relationships between materials and place, between education and practice, and between forestry and the built environment. And...

Fire Safety

...fire suppression systems such as sprinklers. These concepts form the basis of the NBC requirements. For further information, refer to the following resources: Wood Design Manual (Canadian Wood Council) Fire...

The Future of Tall: The Future of Cities

...approaches that promote livable, resilient, and sustainable cities. Course Video https://vimeo.com/1147342156 Speakers Bio Dr. Antony Wood CEO Antony Wood Consulting Dr. Antony Wood is the former President of the Council...

Surrey Memorial Hospital Critical Care Tower – Surrey, BC

...natural materials into healthcare facilities. Wood in particular is visually warm and contributes to a socially positive experience for building occupants. People respond emotionally to wood and are attracted to...

Construction Moisture Management of Mass Timber Buildings

...accounting to showcase how wood products contribute to a sustainable, low-carbon built environment. She is passionate about raising awareness of wood’s role as a viable solution in advancing climate-conscious construction....

Preservation of Structural Wood

...Objectives Application of preserved wood products for barns, fences and decks. Overview of available preserved wood products for structural applications. CSA 080 requirements for various structural products. Best practices for...

Regional Design With Wood For Educational Facilities

...Seattle Preparatory School Chapel in Seattle, WA. Learning Objectives Wood and wood/steel hybrid structural systems. Architectural design in response to immediate and regional settings and wood siding applications. Versatile interior...

WoodWorks at BUILDEX 2027

WoodWorks is once again partnering with BUILDEX Vancouver in 2027 to deliver WoodWorks at BUILDEX — a dedicated program that brings together wood design innovation...

Design Example of Wood Diaphragm on Reinforced CMU Shearwalls

This document is design example of Wood Diaphragm on Reinforced CMU Shearwalls. It uses a school gymnasium located in Surrey, British Columbia as the example. The plan...

CWC, Shearwalls

R-Town Vertical 6 | Mass Timber Midrise

The R-Town V6 pilot project is the first 6-storey, mixed-use, multi-unit residential building developed in Ontario that fully employs mass timber as the main structural...

Residential Buildings, Woodworks

Four-Storey Wood School Design in British Columbia: Life Cycle Analysis Comparisons

Climate change is one of the largest threats facing the planet today. The construction industry accounts for 11% of global carbon emissions, playing a significant part in the...

Academic Buildings, CWC

Dowel Laminated Timber A new mass timber product in North America

Course Overview Dowel‐laminated timber is a next generation mass timber product commonly used in Europe, where it is also known as brettstapel. Panels are made from...

Exploring the Feasibility of Point-Supported Mass Timber for Tallwood Construction

Course Overview This session examines the growing potential of point-supported mass timber systems in tall building construction, contrasting them with traditional timber...

Social & Economic Benefits of Wood Buildings

A building that is a good choice for the environment can often address broader social needs and offer higher economic value. People prefer to live, work, study and play in a...

Biophilic Design, CWC, Sustainability

Resilient and Adaptive Design Using Wood

Individuals in the design and construction community are increasingly choosing materials, design techniques and construction procedures that improve a structure’s ability...