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#MassTimberConstruction expert Trent Debth, the VP and founder of TimberBLDR, discusses their approach and focus on projects. They emphasize efficiency, planning, and a balanced approach to different types of projects. TimberBLDR is quickly becoming a top mass timber install company in the US, working on custom homes and large commercial buildings. They believe mass timber adoption in housing will...

#Digital and #3D design coordination is crucial to successful #masstimber #engineering. The better the model, the better the onsite #construction experience.  Franco Piva, the founder and director of Ergodomus Timber Engineering,  tells us how digital twins benefit mass timber construction and what problems it helps avoid.  Meticulous coordination and digital modeling can lead to more efficient, c...

#MassTimber #construction and #installation advice from a company that's been in the industry from the start. Tym, the VP of Operations for Kinsol,  unpacks their mass timber projects, like the new YouTube headquarters, how to optimize cost and schedule, and shares what makes mass timber construction and install companies great (plus how to pick one).  We also explore topics that effect every...

The #MassTimber industry faces major change over the next 5 years. New #manufacturers, astounding demand, and challenges that shouldn't be ignored. Nicholas Sills, an industry expert with over 20 years of experience working with the biggest companies in the industry,  explains them all.  He also gives an in-depth review of the past, present and future of mass timber, explaining the unique cha...

#MassTimber construction reaches new heights with Freres Engineered Wood's Mass Ply Panels (MPP). Voted the "Coolest thing in Oregon", it helped bring a 15 story timber tower to life. This material has impressive benefits over other types of mass timber and Tyler Freres, their VP of Sales unpacks them in this episode.  He also gives an in-depth review of what timber buildings means...

Breaking ground with affordable housing modular systems, learn innovative construction solutions.  Fouad Khalil of Modly taps into the transformative potential of #masstimber and modular elements in construction you never would have thought of.  In this episode, walk through innovation with us:  Three-story walk-ups Building modular bathrooms How we can cut costs and be sustainable Harnessing the...

The future of building is here, ready to see a transformation with structurally engineered bamboo?  Luke D Schüette with ReNüTeq® is an eco-friendly material expert who guides us through the use of bamboo as a material in structural construction projects.  With rapid renewability, superior strength, and carbon sequestration, why not use bamboo?  Luke breaks down why in his story about the Mississi...

Want to learn more about architecture and it's role in sustainability? Listen to the Carbon Architect.   Steven Bierstaker of Thinkspace Architecture - walks us through nuanced layers of eco-friendly architecture, and reveals how #masstimber and low-carbon projects work. He discusses the early career academic setbacks helped him launch forward in what his sustainability career looks like toda...

You need the right #MassTimber manufacturer on board for your projects. Here's how you pick'em and what the differences are. Andrew Stiffman, the Director of Design and Construction for Kalesnikoff - a producer of #CLT and #Glulam Mass Timber products - breaks down what the right producer means for your price, schedule and optimized building design. He unpacks why vertically integrated M...

Unlock the future of housing with Molly and Scott Cutler, the visionary duo behind Cutler Development, as they reveal their blueprint for transforming affordable housing through the innovative use of mass timber. This episode promises a wealth of knowledge for those intrigued by the intersection of economic viability and environmental stewardship. Journey with us as we navigate the challenges of c...

Discover the intricacies of carbon credits with Brent Tolmie, CEO of Carbon Ethic, as he takes us on an enlightening journey through their role in sustainable development and corporate accountability. Navigating through the complexities of the built environment, Brent reveals how these credits are not just about carbon sequestration but also foster forest growth and support indigenous communities....

Mass Timber costs are coming down! How? With Sterling Structural’s innovative approach to the cross laminated timber market. Michaela Harms, the Senior Director of Mass Timber breaks down how they’re lowering mass timber prices and bringing domestically manufactured materials back into buildings at an affordable rate. She unpacks how Sterling is optimizing Mass Timber prices through standardized,...

Mass Timber construction meets affordable housing in this episode. Patrick Chouinard, the CEO of Element5 breaks down the misconceptions around Mass Timber costs.  He unpacks how Mass Timber can be optimized for cost through prefabrication, repeatable, and scalable building systems.  We dive into their current and future affordable housing projects and then discuss the massive opportunities for cr...

Mass Timber construction is exploding in popularity in North America due to increased demand for green building practices, and Europe's largest cross laminated timber producer, Binderholz, is paying attention. This episode unpacks the differences between the European and North American lumber and mass timber markets. Then, we talk about Binderholz's plan for expansion into the United Sta...

Need answer's about Mass Timber construction? Look no further. We unpack the gaps in the Mass Timber market, the rising use cases for Cross Laminated Timber, and explore the network of collaborative AEC professionals you won't find anywhere else.  Taylor Cabot is the Mass Timber preconstruction manager for TimberLab - a North American leader in Mass Timber preconstruction, fabrication an...

They tested thousands of earthquakes against a 10-story Mass Timber building on a shake table. The seismic performance of Mass Timber Construction shocked everyone, including the lead researcher Dr. Shiling Pei of the Colorado School of Mines.  Dr. Pei is a 2-time world record holding researcher. He’s worked on or led the most important timber seismic resilience tests in the world. He’s the leader...

Why is Mass Timber so important to understand and use in the built environment? Lindsey Wikstrom, the academic powerhouse, author, and founder of Mattaforma tells us why. Her groundbreaking new book “Designing the Forest and Other Mass Timber Futures" breaks down this complicated question in a compelling and easy-to-understand way that's accessible to everyone. Lindsey has been a profess...

Kris Spickler is a mass timber leader with over 150 projects under his belt, including tech giants such as Google and Microsoft. Kris share’s his journey from an engineer in “sales” to becoming one of the most experienced and respected professionals in the industry.  We dive deep into his belief in the power of passionate individuals driving organizational success.    Kris shares his insights from...

Here’s what you need to know about structural hardware and Mass Timber. Max Closen, the president and founder of MTC Solutions, takes us through what MTC Solutions does for the industry. Max's extensive knowledge and passion for the topic make it an incredible resource for AEC professionals working with Mass Timber.     With over 600 mass timber projects under MTC's belt, including the i...

Aaron Gould is the Head of Sustainability for VaproShield – a market leader in protecting mass timber projects from disaster. Their innovative water resistive barriers and air barrier membranes are protecting hundreds of structures around the country. Their systems are market leaders on cost, labor, performance and versatility.    Aaron takes us through the world of moisture management and how Vap...

Tye Farrow is the senior partner at Farrow Partners Architecture and is an internationally renowned expert on the intersection of architecture and health. With a Masters of Neuroscience in Applied Architecture and dozens of world-class, mind-blowing projects under his belt – its easy to see why. His projects include hospitals, education centers, and even entire plans for iconic cities like Venice,...

Kyle Hanson is the Founder and CEO of Timber Age Systems – an incredible mass timber company focused on elevating communities through innovative materials and methods that transform the way we design and build. They’re based in Durango, Colorado and are manufacturing their own cross laminated timber (CLT) for high-performance sustainable panelized building systems. With a focus on residential use...

Mike M. Moore is the Principal and Founder of Tres Birds - a full-service planning, architecture and general contracting firm based in Denver, Colorado. Mike is known as visionary who seamlessly integrates architecture and art with environmentally-sound methods, and his transformative work exemplifies his belief that architecture can create a better world. Mike and his team won the 2022 Mass Timbe...

Pete Kobelt is the Director of Mass Timber Solutions for Structure Tone – a multi-billion-dollar international construction company making huge moves into the Mass Timber market. Pete has a storied background in North America’s Mass Timber history – being directly involved with the first CLT commercial office building in the United States, and then starting and working with several Mass Timber pro...

Thomas Robinson is the Founder and Principal of LEVER Architecture, named one of the world’s most innovative design companies by Fast Company. Thomas and his team pioneered domestic Mass Timber construction in the United States with the first domestically sourced Mass Timber Building – Albina Yard (their current Portland office headquarters). LEVER is the winner of the international design competi...