2024 Agenda

Continuing Education credits are available for most sessions.
See below for details.

Tuesday, November 12

All times are Eastern Standard Time

  • 8:30am –
    3:00pm

    Mass Timber Tour
    Amy Gutmann Hall Data Science Building &
    Edelman Fossil Park & Museum

    Details

    Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Amy Gutmann Hall stands as a testament to modern architectural innovation, blending sustainability with breathtaking design. This state-of-the-art mass timber building not only redefines the skyline but also champions environmentally conscious construction practices.

    • During the tour, you will have the opportunity to:
    • Witness firsthand the unparalleled beauty and structural integrity of mass timber.
    • Explore the advanced technological features and sustainable elements incorporated into the building.
    • Learn about the historical significance and community impact of this landmark project.

    The tour will be conducted by the architects who will provide insights into the design process, construction techniques, and future implications for urban architecture.

    Tours are not included as part of registration, and are available as an add-on.

    “One of the most anticipated museum openings in the world”
    — Smithsonian Magazine

    Edelman Fossil Park & Museum

    Be among the first visitors to tour a sprawling mass timber museum for a New Jersey fossil park!

    Enjoy lunch in the museum theater while being treated to a presentation by the Museum director.

    Then tour the 44,000 ft2 hybrid mass timber facility which will be New Jersey’s largest public net zero building and part of the Living Building Challenge.

    In addition to a beautiful application of exposted GLT and glulam, the museum incorporates features such as geothermal wells for ground-source heating and cooling systems and a photo voltaic solar field. 100% of the energy used by the museum will come from a combination of green energy available in New Jersey’s power grid and renewable energy produced on-site. No fossil fuels will be combusted for museum operations and no greenhouse gasses will be released in the atmosphere.

    Tours are not included as part of registration, and are available as an add-on.

  • 9:00am –
    11:00am

    Volumetric Modular Tour
    Spring Garden Apartments + Other Modular Projects —
    Hosted by VBC (Volumetric Building Companies)

    Details

    Hosted by VBC, a global leader in volumetric construction, enjoy a presentation, followed by a tour of Spring Gardens Apartments followed by other VBC buildings.

    The Spring Garden Apartments project represents a capstone for the integrated team at VBC. This 5 over 2 modular multifamily housing structure was fully executed from concept to keys, utilizing VBC interior products throughout the entire construction.

    Tours are not included as part of registration, and are available as an add-on.

5:00pm –
6:30pm

Welcome Reception For all Mass Timber+ speakers, exhibitors and registered attendees.

City Winery Philadelphia, 990 Filbert St

Wednesday, November 13

All times are Eastern Standard Time

8:30am –
8:45am

Welcome from FEA

Art SchmonManaging Director, Mass Timber+; VP Mass Timber, Forest Economic Advisors (FEA)

8:45am –
9:00am

Welcome from WoodWorks

Bill ParsonsCOO, WoodWorks – Wood Products Council

9:00am –
10:00am

Keynote: Dinosaurs & Mass Timber: What’s the Connection?
The Story of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum
The Edelman Fossil Park Museum at Rowan University, is a hybrid structure with beautiful applications of exposed GLT and glulam. Why was mass timber used and what is the connection with dinosaurs?

Dr. Kenneth LacovaraProfessor of Paleontology & Geology, Founding Director of the Edelman Fossil Park

Thomas WongDesign Partner, Ennead Architects

Andrew SnidermanSenior Associate & Creative Team Leader, KSS Architects

Details

10:00am –
5:00pm

Expo Hall Hours

10:30am –
12:00pm (Tracks 1 & 2)

Track 1 / Scalable, Nature-based, Modular Approaches for Affordable Multi-family Development

Credits: Attendees can Earn 1.5 AIA/CES LUs, 1.5 PDH credits or 0.15 ICC credits.

Patrick ChouinardCorporate Citizenship & Founder, Element5

Michaela HarmsSr. Director of Mass Timber, Sterling Solutions

Molly CutlerPrincipal, Cutler Development

Moderator
Patrick ChouinardCorporate Citizenship & Founder, Element5

Track 2 / The Progression of Light Frame Offsite Technologies

Credits: Attendees can Earn 1.5 AIA/CES LUs, 1.5 PDH credits or 0.15 ICC credits.

Jason BosCOO, BlueprintEvolution of Light Frame Offsite Construction with Mass Timber Integration

Mike SchmidtPresident, Auto ConstructPanelized Construction: The Point of Diminishing Returns

Sara-Ann LoganVice President of Design, Volumetric Building CompaniesMaximizing Design for Manufacturing and Assembly – A Platform-based Modular Solution

Moderator
Dave CooperPrincipal & Co-Founder, Dave Cooper Live

2:30pm –
4:00pm (Track 1)
2:30pm –
3:30pm (Track 2)

Panel Discussion
Track 1 / Amy Gutmann Hall, A Case Study in Mass Timber Constructability – Home of Data Science & AI for Penn Engineering

Credits: Attendees can Earn 1.5 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 1.5 PDH credits or 0.15 ICC credits.

Zachary Stevenson, RASenior Director of Planning, Design and Construction, Penn Engineering

Kerry Phillips, RA, LEED AP BC+CAssociate, Lake Flato

Becker Raab, AIAAssociate, KSS Architects

Stephen Curtis PE, CEng MICEPrincipal, Buro Happold

Moderator
Pat LaytonProfessor & Director Wood Utilization & Design, Clemson University

Track 2 / Achieving Lower Embodied Carbon Buildings with Wood

Credits: Attendees can Earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.1 ICC credit.

Momo Sun, PE, PEng, LEED Green AssociateRegional Director | NY, Woodworks

Sam Culpepper, AIA, HERS RaterProgram Manager & Design Consulting, Southface Institute

Erin KirkpatrickCorporate Sustainability Manager, Swinerton

Moderator
Momo Sun, PE, PEng, LEED Green AssociateRegional Director | NY, Woodworks

Thursday, November 14

All times are Eastern Standard Time

10:00am –
5:00pm

Expo Hall Hours

9:00am –
10:00am (Tracks 1 & 2)

Track 1 / Toward the Democratization of Mass Timber

Not for credit

Lucas EppVice President & Head of Engineering, StructureCraftBranch 3D: A Mass Timber Paradigm Shift; Creating the Future of Mass Timber Construction

John KleinCEO, Generate TechnologiesGenerate 0.10: Next-generation workflow that digitally connects design to manufacturing and assembly

Moderator
Amir Shahrokhi, B. Arch, M.Arch.Associate Principal, Director of Innovation, Aspect Structural Engineers

Panel Discussion
Track 2 / Costing Resources for Mass Timber Projects

Credits: Attendees can Earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.1 ICC credit.

Brandon Brooks, MBA, PMPConstruction Management Program Manager, Woodworks

Lisa PodestoDirector of Mass Timber and Industrialized Construction, Swinerton Construction

John E. RowlandSenior Preconstruction Executive, Gilbane Building Company

Moderator
Brandon Brooks, MBA, PMPonstruction Management Program Manager, Woodworks

10:30am –
11:30am

Keynote: Volumetric Modules with CLT Shells, A Massive European Success Story
The Kaufmann family has a long and illustrious history with both heavy timber and mass timber in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Christian will discuss in detail how the company has become a world leader in mass timber modular manufacture and installation.

Christian KaufmannManaging Director, Kaufmann Bausysteme

Moderator
Hardy WentzelCEO and Founder, Think Mass Timber

Details

1:30pm –
3:00pm (Track 1)
1:30pm –
2:30pm (Track 2)

Track 1 / Is Hybrid Mass Timber the Future of Building Construction?

Credits: Attendees can Earn 1.5 AIA/CES LUs, 1.5 PDH credits or 0.15 ICC credits.

Nick MilestoneVice President, Projects & Construction, Mercer Mass TimberMass Timber / Cold-Formed Steel Frame Hybrids – A Manufacturer’s Perspective

Dean Lewis, P.E. , S.E.Director of Mass Timber and Prefabrication, SkanskaMass Timber Hybrids at Different Scales – A General Contractor’s Perspective

Tanya Luthi, P.E., S.E.Director of Engineering, TimberlabDesigning Mass Timber Hybrids – An Engineer’s Perspective

Moderator
François RobichaudPartner Market Intelligence, Forest Economic Advisors (FEA)

Track 2 / Mass Timber Insurance: Ensuring Success

Credits: Attendees can Earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.1 ICC credit.

Nate HelbachPartner & CEO, The Neutral Project

Sheldon OppermannCFO & General Counsel, Timber + Partners

Moderator
Emily DawsonOwner, Architect, Field Edge