O.W.L.S. February 2017 Webinar- Live: Practical and Inspirational: Exposing the Potential of Heavy Timber Construction

February 2017 O.W.L.S. Sponsored By: Woodworks

February 2017 O.W.L.S. Topic: Practical and Inspirational: Exposing the Potential of Heavy Timber Construction


Offering a mix of both the practical and inspirational, this presentation focuses on the use of heavy timber in applications such as offices and schools, as well as civic, industrial, mid-rise/multi-residential and other building types. Included will be a review of nonstructural provisions in the International Building Code and a discussion of structural component and connection methods available. Example projects ranging from typical to unique will be used to illustrate the range of modern timber design solutions available and their ability to provide unlimited aesthetic opportunities for almost any building type.



Learning Units: 1.5 HSW

Cost: Free for Members
$35 for Non-Members

Speaker Biography


Bruce Lindsey



Based out of Charlotte, NC, Bruce is a 25 year veteran of the Wood Products Industry.  His multi-faceted career experience has included architectural design, structural design and various roles within the engineered wood products industry including, marketing, product management, distribution, consulting and sales.  He is a leading consultant in 4 and 5 story wood framed construction and has an extensive knowledge in the application and use of Engineered Wood Products.  As the Southeast Regional Director for the Wood Products Council, Bruce serves as a Wood Products Industry spokesperson and educator, dedicated to growing the knowledge and use of structural wood products in non-residential construction through a variety of forums and seminars reaching over 1,000 design professionals annually.  Bruce is one of the region’s current leading resources on the implementation and sustainability of wood products, working with local/state government, professional associations, and industry to promote the environmental and economic benefits of wood construction.   
When
2/14/2017 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Eastern Standard Time

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