GAB Report event briefing

Designing and Building with Mass Timber: Design, Planning and Performance

  • DateNov 4, 2026 · 11:00 am GMT-0500
  • FormatVirtual

About the event

This regional online seminar examines practical methods for designing, procuring, and constructing mass timber projects. Led by structural engineer Shannon Williams, the session details mass timber product options, structural versatility, prefabrication strategies, and reduced carbon footprints. Attendees will explore preconstruction coordination between manufacturers and project teams, approaches to costing and scheduling, delivery methods, and jobsite fire safety. The program also highlights common misconceptions that cause project resistance, offering strategies to overcome hurdles and improve overall efficiency across the design and building phases.

What you’ll learn

  • Identify project planning, coordination and design topics that translate into successful buildings for both the design and construction team.
  • Explore best practices for interaction between manufacturer, design team and preconstruction manager that can lead to cost efficiency and safety on site.
  • Discuss potential construction schedule savings and construction fire safety practices realized through the use of prefabricated mass timber elements.
  • Discuss benefits of using mass timber products, including structural versatility, prefabrication, lighter carbon footprint, and reduced labor costs.

Attendance notes

WoodWorks will send each attendee a certificate of completion within 2 weeks via email. Attendees must stay for the duration of the event to receive a certificate.