This regional in-person seminar presents an introduction to mass timber structural systems and framing strategies. Participants review manufacturing methods, material properties, and design considerations for common components such as cross-laminated timber, nail-laminated timber, glued laminated timber, and structural composite lumber. The session addresses how product choices influence acoustic control, fire resistance, structural performance, constructability, and building code compliance. Discussion covers core framing layouts including bearing wall, post-and-beam, post-and-plate, and hybrid models, emphasizing system selection, structural optimization, and early coordination with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection infrastructure.
Oct 26
Virtual
Heat Pump Water Heater Week 2026
Heat Pump Water Heater Week provides a multi-day online exploration of residential and commercial heat pump water heating systems, organized by New Buildings Institute and the Advanced Water Heating Initiative. Sessions address packaged units, split systems, 120V models with flexible storage, product…