Timber Tech Connect
Timber Tech Connect is a curated event series of panel discussions, project showcases and applied case studies offering a view of the latest innovations in timber design The series is led by The Wood Innovation Group (TWIG) in collaboration with UBC’s Centre for Advanced Wood Processing (CAWP) and naturally:wood, and works to showcase individuals’ leading advancements in wood-based architecture, engineering, and construction.
The goal of Timber Tech Connect is to help advance the adoption of timber-based solutions through professional exchange. Key themes that the series focuses on are:
- sustainability and building performance
- building systems and design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA)
- offsite construction, project planning and integration
- mass timber project case studies, including projects within the Mass Timber Demonstration Program.
Navigating the preconstruction phase of mass timber
This panel session brings together professionals from architecture, development and construction management to discuss how to navigate the intersecting demands of design, budget and constructability of mass timber.
Mass timber offers significant promise for sustainable construction in the built environment, but challenges remain in scaling its use, particularly in the early stages of project development. By spotlighting real-world examples and cross-sector perspectives, this video can help professionals make informed decisions that support project feasibility. The panelists touch on firsthand insights from projects including the North Shore Neighbourhood House redevelopment (external link), Residential One (external link), 981 Davie and Vienna house, and offer strategies to overcome regulatory, logistical and financial hurdles.
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Panelists
- Sean Binns – Project Director, Kindred Construction
- Kenny Dempsey – Project Director, Kindred Construction
- Rhys Leitch – Principal, Integra Architecture
- Alejandro Coronado, Technical Advisor, WoodWorks BC
- Roy Lee – Associate Director, BTY Group
- Carlos Zavarce – Director of Development, Squamish, Matthews West
