Tuesday, November 3
Wednesday, November 4
Expo Hall Hours
Breakout Sessions
Track 1
Systems as Solutions
How Will COVID-19 Affect Offsite Construction?
Will it be a safer work environment? How will COVID affect demand for multifamily, hospitality, student housing, schools and office buildings
Track 2
Adapt, Integrate, Collaborate
Standardization & Mass Customization
How to combine the efficiency of offsite manufacturing without sacrificing design freedom
Track 3
Potential, Performance and Practicalities
Environmental Impact
Timber as a sustainable building material
How can wood reduce environmental degradationHow carbon offset can be monetized?
Breakout Sessions
Track 1
Systems as Solutions
The Case for Mass Timber Construction
What are the sweet spots for mass timber construction? What structure types? What range of story heights?
Track 2
Adapt, Integrate, Collaborate
Integrating the Supply Chain
Integration of design, procurement, offsite fabrication, delivery and site assembly
Track 3
Potential, Performance and Practicalities
Building Codes & Fire Safety
Impact of new tall wood ICC and BC codes. Code acceptance of light frame offsite construction. Fire safety: how to mitigate the impact of fire on life, safety & property
Welcome Party on the Show Floor
Thursday, November 5
Expo Hall Hours
Breakout Sessions
Track 1
Systems as Solutions
The Case for Modular Construction
The relative economics of volumetric modular in light timber-frame, steel construction, or CLT shells. What does speed mean to the developer?
Track 2
Adapt, Integrate, Collaborate
Mechanization & Automation
How does cutting-edge manufacturing technology drive or enable offsite construction? Where and when should it be employed? Are you getting a reasonable return on your investment?
Track 3
Potential, Performance and Practicalities
Addressing Challenges in Mass Timber Design & Construction
The importance of getting in early; How to design a mass timber building that maximizes yield in the factory; Strategies to address code challenges
Breakout Sessions
Track 1
Systems as Solutions
The Case for Panelized Construction
In what situations do panelized solutions make more sense than modular?
Track 2
Adapt, Integrate, Collaborate
Generative Design & Offsite Construction
What will be the impact of generative design on the built environment? Will generative design level the playing field with steel and concrete?
Track 3
Potential, Performance and Practicalities
Financing Offsite Construction
The hurdles that early adopters face in finding institutional sources of capital to finance their projects.
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