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 focuses on practical collaboration between architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver modern mass timber projects. Led by WoodWorks structural engineer Shannon Williams, the session reviews mass timber products, design implementation, preconstruction coordination, and project delivery methods. Participants will examine strategies to overcome resistance and misconceptions, alongside case-based approaches for costing, scheduling, and jobsite fire safety. The program outlines how prefabricated timber elements offer structural versatility, lighter carbon footprints, and reduced labor requirements.

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.