TIME: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Session Abstract:
We will provide insights on fabrication design, and taking a collaborative approach between designers, fabricators and installers of mass timber projects, highlighting efficiency and benefits of a systemized fabrication & construction strategy.
Learning Outcomes:
• Preliminary Design Approach - Explore the complexity of front-end planning for prefabricated projects and the roles and interplay between designers and builders.
• Design for Fabrication and Installation - Examine the pivotal role that installation and fabrication plays in arriving at appropriate design solutions.
• Fabrication modelling and the importance of fabrication modelling to ensure efficient installation on site.
• Construction Challenges and Solutions - Review several complex and unforeseen construction challenges that were solved through close collaboration between designers and builders to meet site, schedule, budget, and safety requirements.
About the speakers:
Meike Engel, B.Eng., EIT
Meike has worked on a variety of projects including commercial buildings, custom homes, architectural stairs, and renovation projects. She also provides construction engineering and specialty design services for mass timber installers. Through this experience, she has developed a strong understanding of mass timber construction including elements such as prefabrication, structural design, sequencing and logistics, and on-site constructability. Prior to joining Aspect, Meike worked in the technical sales department at a CLT / Glulam manufacturer. This varied experience provides her with a unique practical skillset that she applies to all her work.
Thomas Brotschi, B.Sc., BFH
Thomas is experienced in delivering a wide range of mass timber projects in Europe and North America and understands the challenges and opportunities of such building systems. A specialist timber engineer, he has valuable knowledge of the industry including the supply chain, and has designed timber structures from concept to completion. With great attention to detail and on-site experience, Thomas always pursues holistic approaches leading to efficient solutions. His portfolio ranges from high-end single-family houses, to sports and multi-purpose halls, large-scale educational, commercial and multi-storey residential buildings. Thomas leads the fabrication design team at Aspect and oversees the coordination and design for manufacturing of mass timber projects as well as hybrid structures.
Jamie Connolly, M.Eng., EIT
Jamie has experience in a variety of projects including custom homes, commercial buildings, and large architecturally expressive structures. He specializes in mass timber engineering and has a keen sense of detail that combines structural efficiency, constructability, and aesthetics. Paramount in his work is the consideration of natural materials while minimizing environmental impact. An example is the Malahat Skywalk, a project which aims to showcase the surrounding landscape using natural materials and delicate foundations. Here, he meticulously designed and detailed connections to maximize pre-fabrication and simplify installation, an effort which enabled fast and easy on-site construction and minimal crane time.
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Licensed OAA Member: $39 + HST
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Non-Members: $59 + HST
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