WoodWorks’ Post

A few weeks ago, our very own Nick Milestone participated in a very interesting panel at #IMTC. I'm not just telling you that to give you FOMO (though we did have a great time at the show). I'm telling you because Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon has written an article to share key insights from panelists. These include: - Mass timber projects can be built 20% quicker and 11% cheaper than those with traditional materials. - However, while mass timber is extraordinarily beneficial, we recognize it's not a silver bullet. Steel and concrete still have their place in construction. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wb5XmT

What are the embodied carbon and economic implications of selecting mass timber structural systems compared to functionally equivalent steel and concrete systems? Our Mass Timber Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Series compares mass timber/light-frame wood buildings to functionally equivalent alternates, with results to date illustrating that the embodied carbon benefits and biogenic carbon storage potential of a mass timber structural system can be achieved with little dollar cost premium relative to traditional systems. Two studies are online now and several more are coming soon. Download them now at woodworks.org: https://lnkd.in/e9duXM6t This series is being developed collaboratively by KL&A Engineers & Builders / KL&A Team Carbon and WoodWorks with funding from the USDA U.S. Forest Service and the Softwood Lumber Board.

Durability not only extends the lifespan of concrete structures but also contributes to sustainability and reduces overall lifecycle costs. However, many specifiers are not yet familiar with the latest solutions to significantly enhance concrete’s durability and service life. Join us on July 10 for an insightful webinar where our experts will explain what Hard-Cem is and how it can benefit your projects. https://bit.ly/4cu9WdJ

Many benefits to wood panelization at exterior walls with energy performance as well. Throw in some additional air-sealing measures and your structure is 2x more durable than your average stick frame construction methods. Love innovative strategies like this.

Just a few days away now, if you'll be around Atlanta on Thursday morning, please consider joining us for what should be an interesting Skipper Seminar this year. You'll get a view into designing / specifying, supplying, and constructing a concrete project where carbon reduction / GWP / embodied carbon requirements are part of the delivery from a great group of experts. We'll also have a Q&A Roundtable discussion time with the presenters and a few extra knowledgeable folks from Georgia to get specific insights into their experience with these project requirements. Thursday weather in ATL is looking like another humid & hot day with Real Feel of 92 F and 88% chance of rain - avoid both briefly with an educational session on concrete projects you wouldn't want to miss anyway, and still have your afternoon to tackle those necessary tasks. Concrete is the greatest building material ever invented and isn't going anywhere anytime soon. There is no viable construction product envisioned that can even consider replacing concrete in any meaningful way. Making better, more resilient, more durable, and less impactful concrete is possible today without going to extremes in design, materials, production, or construction - and still meet owner goals of carbon reduction. Join us Thursday and get some ideas brewing on just how that happens.

5 Proven Strategies to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Concrete Projects! Tyler Ley, Regents Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Oklahoma State University, shares practical tips that start with focusing on the slab. 1️⃣ Reduce the Thickness  2️⃣ Remove/Reduce Rebar  3️⃣ Modify Joint Spacing  4️⃣ Decrease Paste  5️⃣ Replace Cement Check out the video below to get more context on each point and see how you can implement these strategies in your projects. 👇

📣 Join us for an essential webinar on High-Rise Building Construction Stage Analysis for Column Shortening! Learn how to handle time-dependent material properties like Creep & Shrinkage of concrete. Register now to boost your expertise: ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02rVZ7J0 #structuralengineering #FEA #highrise #building #ColumnShortening #MIDASIT

Course: Bearing Capacity and Settlement of Shallow Foundations Master shallow foundation design with insights on bearing capacity, ensuring safe and sustainable construction for spread and mat systems. Register now: https://ow.ly/4q4t50Tql6j

Learn how high-performance precast concrete systems boost energy efficiency, resilience, and code compliance for building envelopes in our upcoming LearnLunch seminar! 🏗️🌍💡 #PrecastConcrete #BuildingInnovation #SustainableDesign

🔍 In mass timber engineering, 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 🌲 Read more about the importance of deatiling in Mass Timber projects 👉 https://lnkd.in/deBnuH7P #MassTimber #TimberEngineering #StructuralIntegrity #ConstructionInnovation #Detailing