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From zero to more than 2,000+ projects (and counting). That’s how much mass timber has grown in popularity over the years. 📈 So today, we interview Ricky McLain, a SE who specializes in timber and works at WoodWorks — an organization that provides assistance and continuing education on wood design and construction. If you use mass timber in your projects, this is your chance to pick the brain of one of the experts in the field! 🧠
Tune in to Learn:
- What mass timber really is (hint: not what you think)
- The hockey stick-like adoption of mass timber in the US
- 5 benefits of mass timber that make it irresistible
- Why mass timber is getting widespread popularity
- The biggest misconception about mass timber….debunked
- The downsides of mass timber you should take into account
- 3 tips for those interested in diving into mass timber
- What he does today at WoodWorks helping timber projects come to life
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Resources Mentioned:
CEA Episode #204 (Tallwood Shake Table Test)
WoodWorks Council
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
IBC 2021
NDS 2024
The Ascent Building, in Milwaukee
University of Maine
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