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 –
3:00pmMass Timber Tour
Amy Gutmann Hall Data Science Building &
Edelman Fossil Park & Museum
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 MagazineEdelman 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.
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 –
1:00pmVolumetric Modular Tour
Spring Garden Apartments + Other Modular Projects —
Hosted by VBC (Volumetric Building Companies)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.
6:30pm
Welcome Reception For all Mass Timber+ speakers, exhibitors and registered attendees.
City Winery Philadelphia, 990 Filbert St
Sponsored by: InventWood
Wednesday, November 13
All times are Eastern Standard Time
8:45am
Welcome from FEA
Art SchmonManaging Director, Mass Timber+; VP Mass Timber, Forest Economic Advisors (FEA)
9:00am
Welcome from WoodWorks
Bill ParsonsCOO, WoodWorks – Wood Products Council
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
Moderator
Andre LemaBusiness Development Manager, Western Archrib
5:00pm
Expo Hall Hours
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
4:00pm (Track 1)
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
5:00pm
Expo Hall Hours
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, PMPConstruction Management Program Manager, Woodworks
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
3:00pm (Track 1)
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