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  1. Construction Quality Assurance on Mass Timber Projects: Inspection and Observation

    Construction Quality Assurance on Mass Timber Projects: Inspection and Observation

    Considerations for project teams developing inspection and observation plans

    • Solution Papers
  2. Design Considerations for Horizontal Penetrations in Glulam Beams

    Design Considerations for Horizontal Penetrations in Glulam Beams

    Guidance for designing and detailing MEPF penetrations in structural glulam beams including sizing and placement of holes as well as their aesthetic integration and fire protection

    • Expert Tips
  3. Fire Design of Gypsum Wall Board Over Mass Timber

    Fire Design of Gypsum Wall Board Over Mass Timber

    Fire-resistance ratings of mass timber members achieved by a combination of direct-applied gypsum wallboard and inherent timber char

    • Expert Tips
  4. How to Create a Vertical Addition with Mass Timber

    How to Create a Vertical Addition with Mass Timber

    Examines the use of mass timber in U.S. projects, including code compliance, construction type, fire-resistance ratings, structural reinforcement and constructability 

    • Expert Tips
  5. Defining Sustainability in Wood Construction

    Defining Sustainability in Wood Construction

    How do we define sustainability in the built environment and what tools are available to measure it? WoodWorks Senior Technical Director Ashley Cagle, PE, SE, talks through key topics, tools, and resources related to sustainability in wood design.

    • Videos
  6. Mass Timber Insurance Playbook – U.S. Edition

    Mass Timber Insurance Playbook – U.S. Edition

    A comprehensive framework to resolve challenges that impact the insurability of mass timber buildings

    • Guides, Manuals & Inventories
  7. Developing a Functionally Equivalent Design for Comparative WBLCA

    Developing a Functionally Equivalent Design for Comparative WBLCA

    Identify what is required for two or more building designs to be compared to each other.

    • Expert Tips
  8. CLT on Cold-Formed Steel Stud Bearing Walls: Engineering Tips for Hybrid Construction

    CLT on Cold-Formed Steel Stud Bearing Walls: Engineering Tips for Hybrid Construction

    Considerations for mass timber floor and roof panels on cold-formed steel (CFS) stud bearing walls.

    • Expert Tips
  9. Beam, Column, and Beam-Column Stability Considerations

    Beam, Column, and Beam-Column Stability Considerations

    Explores bracing parameters for compression and bending members in mass timber and light-frame wood structures

    • Expert Tips
  10. Exterior Walls in Buildings with Mass Timber Floors – Part 2: Common Floor-to-Wall Details

    Exterior Walls in Buildings with Mass Timber Floors – Part 2: Common Floor-to-Wall Details

    Reviews common detailing options for mass timber floor to exterior wall intersections

    • Expert Tips
  11. What is mass timber?

    What is mass timber?

    What is mass timber, what are the common products and systems, and where can you purchase mass timber for U.S. projects? This article answers these questions, outlining the differences between mass timber materials, typical structural uses, and where to find key resources for developers, building designers, and construction professionals.

    • Solution Papers
  12. Design for Two-Way Spanning Cross-Laminated Timber

    Design for Two-Way Spanning Cross-Laminated Timber

    Considerations for building designers seeking to utilize CLT’s two-way span capabilities in point-supported floor systems and double-cantilever overhangs to eliminate beams and achieve thin structure depth

    • Expert Tips
  13. LEED Credits for Use of Wood Products

    LEED Credits for Use of Wood Products

    Overview plus in-depth resource for understanding the contribution of structural wood products to LEED certification

    • Expert Tips
  14. Tall Mass Timber Mastery

    Tall Mass Timber Mastery

    This video shares the experiences of three mass timber project teams and points to the future of how tall mass timber can help solve housing needs.

    • Videos
  15. How to Successfully Cost Manage a Mass Timber Project

    How to Successfully Cost Manage a Mass Timber Project

    Covers cost estimating considerations for general contractors with an emphasis on minimizing whole project costs and maximizing the value of mass timber projects

    • Solution Papers
  16. Architectural Finishes and Mass Timber: A Primer

    Architectural Finishes and Mass Timber: A Primer

    Covers coatings and how to choose them, protective treatments vs. finishes, best practices for protecting wood in situ, and maintenance cycles

    • Expert Tips
  17. Mass Timber in Labs and Life Sciences Buildings

    Mass Timber in Labs and Life Sciences Buildings

    Exploring Untapped Potential for Timber’s Use in High-Tech Life Sciences Projects

    • Videos
  18. Elevating Fire Safety and Acoustics

    Elevating Fire Safety and Acoustics

    Mass timber has experienced incredible growth in US construction over the past five years, particularly in the multi-family sector.

    • Videos
  19. Exterior Walls in Mass Timber Buildings – Part 1: Code Requirements and Commonly Used Materials

    Exterior Walls in Mass Timber Buildings – Part 1: Code Requirements and Commonly Used Materials

    Part 1 of this series introduces the construction types that allow extensive use of mass timber, as well as material allowances, fire-resistance rating requirements (FRRs), and common exterior wall materials used on mass timber buildings.

    • Expert Tips
  20. A Look into Wood-to-Wood Connections

    A Look into Wood-to-Wood Connections

    Traditional Joinery Meets Technological Innovation on Heartwood

    • Videos