Explore mass timber in multi-family buildings in this two-part educational program.

The hour-long seminar provides an overview of mass timber multi-family projects and how they make financial sense in the 4-6 story range in New York City and beyond.

The program continues with an on-site tour of 179 N 10th St., currently the tallest modern mass timber building in NYC at 7 stories. The 42,500-square-foot, 23-unit project utilizes cross-laminated timber and glulam, with exposed timber balconies and columns. Members of the project team will be available to provide insights on design decisions—including seeking Passive House certification—and lessons learned.

After the tour, join fellow attendees for on-site networking. Refreshments will be provided.

Credits: Attendees can earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LU, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.1 ICC credit for the seminar and 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LU, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.1 ICC credit for the tour

Speaker: Momo Sun, PE, P.Eng., LEED Green Associate | WoodWorks

Special Session: Ask the Manufacturer

Prior to the tour, please join us in discussing the project with the team that brought this project to life.

• Dennis Bott – VP Sales & Marketing | Element5
• Erik Churchill – Direct, Mass Timber | Metropolitan Timber

Location:

179 N 10th St

179 N 10th St

Brooklyn, NY 11211

Bedford Av subway station is 0.2 miles/4 min walk

For questions or additional information, please contact:

LeeAnn Charpentier, CMP | leeann.charpentier@woodworks.org | (301) 633-0330

Image: WIN Profile: 179 North 10th St., builtd, Britt, Peters and Associates, Drawing builtd

This presentation provides a clear overview of mass timber products and the planning, design, procurement, and construction considerations that influence project success. Topics include coordination between design and construction teams, interactions with manufacturers, case-based approaches to costing and scheduling, project delivery methods, and strategies for addressing common misconceptions that can affect adoption.

Speaker: Laura Cullen, PE | WoodWorks

Credits: Attendees can earn 2.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 2.0 PDH credits or 0.2 ICC credits for the seminar

Online Attendees:

• WoodWorks will send each attendee a certificate of completion within 2 weeks via email.
• Please note that to receive a certificate, attendees must stay for the duration of the event.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

LeeAnn Charpentier, CMP | leeann.charpentier@woodworks.org | (301) 633-0330

Image: 619 Ponce / Jamestown / Handel Architects / StructureCraft / Raftermem Photography, courtesy of GFA

Mass timber is often associated with the stigma of being more expensive than other building materials, leading to the assumption it is only suitable for unique, one-off projects. But do its other benefits create opportunities for overall cost efficiency?

Typical multi-family housing developments are in the 4-5 story range, often utilizing podium or pedestal construction with 1-2 stories of steel and concrete topped with 3-5 stories of light-frame wood. Historically, building codes have required steel or concrete for taller structures, creating a gap in housing development between roughly 6 and 12 stories.

This presentation explores whether mass timber can make financial sense in mid-rise multi-family projects and how new provisions in the 2021 International Building Code open opportunities for housing in the 6–18 story range.

Speaker: Emmy Hoa Tran, PE | WoodWorks

Credits: Attendees can earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LU, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.1 ICC credit

Online Attendees:

• WoodWorks will send each attendee a certificate of completion within 2 weeks via email.
• Please note that to receive a certificate, attendees must stay for the duration of the event.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Jaime Krohn, CMP | jaime@woodworks.org | (312) 841-8272

Image: The Canyons, Kaiser+Path, Cantena Consulting Engineers, Photo Jeremy Bittermann

Opportunities for using mass timber construction for new building projects have never been greater now that the International Building Code (IBC) allows up to 18 stories with these materials. However, with expanded code options, selecting the right construction type is crucial to making a project pencil . This course focuses on mid-rise mass timber construction, highlighting examples in the five- to eight-story range—including office, mixed-use, and multi-family projects. Discussion will help to inform decisions on how to incorporate mass timber based on a project’s intended height, area, and occupancies. The presentation will also cover decisions that need to be made early in the design process, including grid layout, approach to achieving fire ratings, and lateral system selection.

Speaker: Jason Bahr, PE | WoodWorks

Credits: Attendees can earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LU, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.1 ICC credit

Online Attendees:

• WoodWorks will send each attendee a certificate of completion within 2 weeks via email.
• Please note that to receive a certificate, attendees must stay for the duration of the event.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Mary Schramka | mary.schramka@woodworks.org | 708.204.9578

Image: 1030 Music Row / Anecdote Architectural Experiences / StructureCraft / Photo Andrew Keithly

Mass timber is often associated with the stigma of being more expensive than other building materials, leading to the assumption it is only suitable for unique, one-off projects. But do its other benefits create opportunities for overall cost efficiency?

Typical multi-family housing developments are in the 4-5 story range, often utilizing podium or pedestal construction with 1-2 stories of steel and concrete topped with 3-5 stories of light-frame wood. Historically, building codes have required steel or concrete for taller structures, creating a gap in housing development between roughly 6 and 12 stories.

This presentation explores whether mass timber can make financial sense in mid-rise multi-family projects and how new provisions in the 2021 International Building Code open opportunities for housing in the 6–18 story range.

Speaker: Emmy Hoa Tran, PE | WoodWorks

Credits: Attendees can earn 1 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 1 PDH credits or 0.1 ICC credits

Location:

Burwell Center for Career Achievement

2190 E Asbury Ave, Denver, CO 80210

Room #340

Parking Options: Transpo Options.pdf

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Jaime Krohn, CMP | jaime@woodworks.org | (312) 841-8272

Image: The Canyons, Kaiser+Path, Cantena Consulting Engineers, Photo Jeremy Bittermann

Join us for a seminar exploring two critical aspects of mass timber projects: construction strategies and accurate costing. With an emphasis on the general contractor’s role, we will cover:

• How contractors can meet the growing demand for mass timber buildings, including an overview of product types, connection strategies, preconstruction coordination, and installation best practices

• How to address safety considerations, and achieve schedule efficiencies unique to mass timber

• Methods for pricing, bidding, and project delivery, along with resources to help design teams clarify costs and make informed decisions

Speaker: Michael Muller, PE, SE | WoodWorks

Credits: Attendees can earn 2.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 2.0 PDH credits or 0.2 ICC credits

Location:

Simpson Strong-Tie Warehouse and Training Center

20210 66th Ave. S, Building 3

Kent, WA 98032

Map

Free parking

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Jaime Krohn, CMP | jaime@woodworks.org | (312) 841-8272

Image: 1 De Haro, Perkins&Will, DCI Engineers, Photo Kyle Jeffers

How do contractors answer the increasing demand for mass timber buildings from architects and ownership groups? Growing this budding industry requires an understanding from both designers and seasoned construction professionals of how to construct efficiently, navigate jurisdictions new to mass timber, and manage the procurement risks to deliver the dream of a new and optimized building system. This session will introduce mass timber products and building systems then consider why some mass timber projects never pass the concept stage, what can mitigate risk and improve financial feasibility, and how the development, architectural, engineering, and construction community can achieve success with mass timber projects of various scales and typologies. Particular emphasis will be given to preconstruction coordination, holistic approaches to costing and scheduling studies, project delivery methods, and how to achieve the highest level of cost efficiency.

Speaker: Kate Carrigg, PE

Credits: Attendees can earn 2.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 2.0 PDH credits or 0.2 ICC credits

Online Attendees:

• WoodWorks will send each attendee a certificate of completion within 2 weeks via email.
• Please note that to receive a certificate, attendees must stay for the duration of the event.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Jaime Krohn, CMP | jaime@woodworks.org | (312) 841-8272

Image: Northlake Commons / Weber Thompson / DCI Engineers / Photo FLOR Projects, Timberlab