Michigan Mass Timber in Design

Join WoodWorks and Michigan State University (MSU) for a workshop and tour of two unique projects showcasing innovative mass timber, light-frame, and hybrid wood construction.

The event will begin with a workshop featuring a panel presentation from team members on the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency School (KRESA) Career Connect Campus. Panelists will discuss the design process, including how they balanced sustainability goals, structural requirements, and the client’s vision for the project. After the presentation, attendees will tour two projects, led by design team members and suppliers on each:

• The KRESA Career Connect Campus (location of the presentation)

• Western Michigan University (WMU) Student Housing Project

A bus will transport tour participants from KRESA to the WMU Student Housing Project. The WMU project is an active construction site and PPE will be provided. Attendees will return to KRESA for departure.

A networking event will be held following the tour at Bell’s Eccentric Café from 5-6:30 pm. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided.

Speakers: Anthony Harvey, PE, WoodWorks and Sandra Lupien, Michigan State University

Panel speakers and tour guides include representatives from:

Britt Peters & Associates

Christman Building Innovation Group

Element 5|Hasslacher Group

IMEG Corp

Mercer Mass Timber

Simpson Strong Tie

Wightman

This event is produced in collaboration with MassTimber@MSU.

Workshop Location:

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency School (KRESA)

Career Connect Campus

3500 Vanrick Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Event Parking:
Parking available on site

Networking Location:

Bell’s Eccentric Café

355 E Kalamazoo Ave

Kalamazoo, MI

For questions or additional information, please contact:

LeeAnn Charpentier, CMP | leeann.charpentier@woodworks.org | (301) 633-0330

Image: Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency School (KRESA) / Element5