*PLEASE NOTE: ALL TIMES LISTED IN PACIFIC TIME*
7:50 am Chair’s Welcome
Evaluating Mass Timber as an Option for Your Project
8:00 am Assessing the Business Case for Pursuing Mass Timber for Your Project & Selling It to the Team
Synopsis
- Underlining the sustainability, aesthetic and seismic resistance benefits that make mass timber an attractive construction choice for owners and architects
- Dispelling myths around fire-resistance and installation to combat uncertainty over product safety
- Analyzing the cost model for mass timber projects: What is the true cost of the material, and what factors may offset higher construction spending?
8:20 am Case Study: Why Did We Choose Mass Timber & How Did We Get the Buy- In of the Wider Team to Think Differently About the Project?
Synopsis
- Underlining the motivations for considering mass timber as an option: What questions did we have to ask to truly understand the viability of mass timber prefabrication for our project?
- Reviewing the challenges that occurred with harnessing a new technology and who was critical to bring into the conversation to overcome these initial hurdles
- Securing buy-in from all parties by clearly communicating throughout the hiring and bidding process to improve collaboration and increase ownership of the project
8:40 am Exploring the Planning Complexities of Mass Timber: Reviewing Code Restrictions, Design & Manufacturing Limitations That Impact Design & Construction Outcomes
Synopsis
- Highlighting code restrictions that impact design flexibility and complexity, and how teams can navigate these to effectively deliver the client vision
- Discovering manufacturing and installation limitations that further restrict design options for mass timber projects
- Driving early decision-making to prevent elevated costs and understand the requirements for your project team prior to bidding
9:00 am Live Q&A: Evaluating the Drivers & Limitations of Using Mass Timber
Synopsis
Q&A will give you the opportunity to have your questions answered, so that you can move beyond the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ to get to the ‘how’.
9:20 am Break/Refresh
Synopsis
During this time you will have the opportunity to drop in and discuss how to get started on a mass timber project.
Setting up Your Project for Success
10:00 am Panel: Navigating the Supply Chain & Selecting the Right Partners for Your Project
Synopsis
- Understanding the true capabilities of potential timber fabricators to select suppliers with the right knowledge and capabilities that meet the end-user’s prerequisites
- Structuring your procurement outreach to contractors and trade partners to help meet the demands of the project and improve chances of success with a new product
- Rethinking procurement timelines and contracting methods to ensure you have the right parties at the table at the right time to streamline design development
10:30 am Lifting the Lid on the Manufacturing & Installation Process & How This Impacts Early Planning & Design
Synopsis
- Outlining the end-to-end manufacturing process for mass timber products to understand size, structural, and transportation capabilities
- Turning your workflow upside down: Discovering ways manufacturers can best support designers upfront during the design stage to minimize rework
- Understanding how timber providers are integrating products into construction projects to improve collaboration and understanding of all parties in the building
10:55 am Translating Design Decisions Into Cost & Scheduling to Impact the Bottom Line
Synopsis
- Assessing the cost of mass timber construction and comparing it to other building materials to set up your mass timber project for success
- Maximizing the tools available for AEC teams to facilitate accurate cost estimating of mass timber construction and improve ROI
- Highlighting early design decisions for greater efficiency and to optimize the cost and project schedule of the mass timber project workflow
11:20 am Speed Networking
Synopsis
Grab a quick cup of coffee from the comfort of your own kitchen and jump straight into this exclusive virtual speed networking! This session is the ideal opportunity to meet face-to-face and establish meaningful business relationships.
11:40 am Case Study: Achieving Success With Mass Timber as a Hybrid Solution to Help Teams Navigate Complex Code Restrictions
Synopsis
- Understanding why we pursued a concrete-timber hybrid structure for 77 Wade to evolve code restrictions and meet the expectations of the client
- Mapping out the end-to-end workflow with all project partners to develop a prototypical solution that is commercially viable and competitive with all construction materials
- Underlining the challenges with adapting workflows to pursue a hybrid facility and how we overcame these to meet the expectations of the client and authorities
12:05 pm Case Study: Optimizing Coordination With Multiple Suppliers & Manufacturers to Deliver Cost-Effective Projects
Synopsis
- Developing a set protocol and understanding with all project stakeholders to improve design to manufacturing coordination
- Onboarding and integrating subcontractors in the schematic phase of a project to optimize time and prevent rework
- Working with advanced technologies and BIM modeling to improve coordination and identify potential obstacles earlier in project de
Designing for Mass Timber Construction
12:30 pm Break/Refresh
1:00 pm Setting up a Collaborative Design-Assist Process With All Project Partners to Optimize Project Delivery
Synopsis
- Establishing a collaborative culture and common goal from day one to streamline design development
- Understanding the role of the mass timber manufacturer in design and how to effectively integrate them with the wider project team to cover every aspect of design and engineering
- Highlighting the decisions that must be made earlier in design development to positively impact project cost and schedule
1:20 pm Case Study: Exploring How the Use of Mass Timber Changes the Way MEP Contractors Integrate & Coordinate on the Project
Synopsis
- Ensuring the entire team approaches the project with an open mind to rethink typical construction methods and more effectively integrate with a timber structural system
- Understanding the opportunities and restrictions placed on MEP workflows to guarantee teams can complete installation faster when moving to site
- Exploring how to maximize your seat at the table during early design development to fully understand project complexities and bring best value to meet client demand