April 28th, 

8:00 – 12:00pm

Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice & Training Hall 

1256 Estes Ave

Elk Grove Village, IL

$30.00

Raymond O’Brocki, CBO – Fire and Code Provisions for Tall Mass Timber 

Identify the make-up of the TWB Ad Hoc Committee and the process used to reach consensus on code changes

Recognize how the new types of construction compare with existing types of construction in the International Building Code and specify the inherent differences. 

Review and discuss the fire testing that has occurred on CLT and how those tests informed the code changes.

Anthony Harvey, PE – Early Design Decisions 

Identify construction types within the International Building Code where a mass timber structure is permitted.

Discuss the impacts of construction type on required fire-resistance ratings of structural elements, noting the impacts that these ratings have on effective member spans and resulting grids. 

Review code-compliance requirements for acoustics and primary frame connections and provide solutions for meetings these requirements with tested mass timber assemblies.

Highlight effective methods of integrating MEP services in a mass timber building and discuss the relative impacts of each on cost, aesthetics, occupant comfort and future tenant renovations.  

Brandon Brooks, MBA, PMP – Mass Timber for General Contractors 

Discuss and compare mass timber systems commonly used for buildings in the U.S.

Describe the variety of connections that may be used with columns, beams, and panels on a mass timber project.

Evaluate the objectives and impacts of preconstruction coordination and how the planning and design process differs from projects built with other materials.

Summarize the proper installation of mass timber elements, and methods for protecting the materials from moisture, dirt, and damage on site.