Thursday / March 24, 2022 / 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Future of Mass Timber in Chicago and Beyond
Online
Engineer Josh Dortzbach and architect Paul Alessandro will review the structural, architectural and program advantages of building with mass timber. In order to make these systems viable, it is important understand the building code opportunities and to begin early conversations with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Additionally, Josh and Paul presentation will discuss the importance of supply chain logistics (domestic and foreign) along with construction logistics to consider in mass timber projects.
Learning Objectives:
- To understand the current Chicago Building Code and IBC provisions for mass timber.
- To understand (and overcome) the perceived cost limitations of building with mass timber.
- To understand how fire affects the design of mass timber.
- To learn more about the state of mass timber suppliers domestic and foreign.
Speakers:
- Josh Dortzbach, SE, PE, Principal, Forefront Structural Engineers, Inc.
- Paul Alessandro, Partner, Hartshorne Plunkard Architects
