New Frontiers in Mass Timber Construction
Learning Objectives:
- Identify new and varying ways in which construction project owners are increasingly seeking to incorporate mass timber and other wood products into their structures.
- Determine engineering and construction methods that can be used to achieve aesthetically striking design results using mass timber and other structural wood elements.
- Recognize the sustainable benefits of cross-laminated timber, and other wood products, such as carbon sequestration, sustainable sourcing, and durability, among others.
- Describe various industry entities and resources that can provide further educational information and market insights.
Credits:
ENR takes a closer look at recent innovative applications of mass timber and other wood structural systems, talking to some of the designers and practitioners who are making these impressive buildings possible. As mass timber projects in the U.S. grow in size and complexity, there is much to understand about the world of wood. In this webinar, experts will explore how construction systems and codes are evolving to support ever more sophisticated wood structural systems, plus how prefabricated systems are allowing project teams to erect buildings faster to meet new performance guidelines.
Photo courtesy of HDR
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Bill Parsons leads WoodWorks’ Operations Division. He is actively involved in the emergence of mass timber and continued advancement of light-frame construction in the U.S., as well as increased partnerships among manufacturers and other groups within the sector. In his role as VP, he is also instrumental in the development of systems and strategies that allow WoodWorks to support an increasing number of AEC professionals. Prior to WoodWorks, Bill spent 15 years leading the strategic rollout of new product lines, managing technical teams, and growing the long-term profitability of business units. A licensed engineer in the State of California, he has a master's from Washington State University and an undergraduate degree from South Dakota State University. |
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Tom Baun is the senior sales and business development manager at Vaagen Timbers. Tom's goal is to establish strong partnerships with his customers and clarify the distinctions between Vaagen Timbers products and those of other manufacturers. Ensuring that customers receive the unique 'Vaagen Experience' is part of his role. Tom emphasizes teamwork over just being suppliers within our team. Being part of a larger purpose is a rare opportunity. Additionally, Tom educates his customers about their contribution to promoting healthy forest restoration and fire prevention. |
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Hans-Erik Blomgren is Technical Director at Timberlab providing engineering design services for mass timber building projects. Timberlab is a Portland Oregon-based mass timber contractor that provides sourcing, design, fabrication, and install services on building projects across the United States. During his career, Hans-Erik has worked as a structural engineer consultant on many large-scale commercial building projects and also in manufacturing as a Cross-Laminated Timber product development manager. Hans-Erik currently represents Timberlab on the American Wood Council Wood Design Standards code development committee and the ANSI/APA PRG 320 Committee for Cross-Laminated Timber. |
