PRESENTATIONS ARCHIVE

Chicago Wood Solutions Fair

October 29, 2009

Reducing Moisture Problems in Commercial Buildings
Steve Easley, Steve Easley & Associates Inc.

How, When and Where to Use Pressure-treated Wood 
Jerry Parks, Director of Marketing Services, Western Wood Preservers Institute

Fire Protection Principles for Wood-framed Structures 
Scott Lockyear, P.E., Technical Director, WoodWorks Southeast 

Introduction to Post-frame Construction, Buildings and Design
Dr. Harvey Manbeck, P.E., Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Engineering, Penn State University

Design Guidelines for Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses
Jim Vogt, P.E., Director of Technical Services, Structural Building Components Association 

Seismic and Wind Design Considerations for Wood-framed Structures
Michelle Kam-Biron, P.E., S.E., Technical Director, WoodWorks California 

Connection Solutions for Wood-framed Structures
Bryan Readling, P.E., APA – The Engineered Wood Association 

Transformation AGO – BIM Implementation for Integrated Structural Solution
Crispin Howes, P.Eng., Senior Engineer, Halcrow Yolles

AGO Transformation: Advanced Use of CNC Technology, Sophisticated Connection Design
David Moses, Ph.D., P.Eng., P.E., LEED®AP, Equilibrium Consulting Inc.

Optimizing Your Non-residential Wood Design Using Finite Element Analysis
Matthew Brown, P.E., Applications Engineer, RISA Technologies 

Designing the World’s Tallest Modern Mixed-use Wood Building
Anthony Thistleton, Co-founder, Waugh Thistleton Architects, London

Case Study: Podium Design in Illinois
Matthew S. Church, P.E., Principal, Davis & Church, LLC

Are Green Building Programs Really Leading to Green?
Dr. Jim Bowyer, President, Bowyer & Associates, Inc. and Director, Responsible Materials Program, Dovetail Partners Inc.

The Working Woods: Your Renewable and Sustainable Choice
Bob Leonard 

Applying LCA in Building Design – It’s Easier Than You Think!
Dr. Jim Bowyer, Director, Responsible Materials Program, Dovetail Partners, Inc.