Mass Timber: Evolution in Mid- and High-Rise Construction

Originally presented July 10, 2020 – by popular demand, we are presenting the topic again.

Mass timber construction continues to gain traction in the industry for taller buildings as owners and investors look to take advantage of wood’s inherent sustainability as a building material. Structural systems that use mass timber products tend to have a smaller carbon footprint than more traditional concrete or steel options. Helping encourage these types of projects, prior difficulties due to a lack of building code adoption are largely being cast aside as jurisdictions adopt the 2021 International Building Code. In this webinar, we will examine the prescriptive code provisions for mass timber applications, discuss structural and construction considerations for mass timber projects, and share lessons learned through project experience. We will also present a case study of a recently completed high-rise project showing innovative applications of mass timber.