Durability principles for CLT and timber

Author: Greg Cooper & James Souter

Date published

26 November 2024

Price

Members: £26 + VAT
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Durability principles for CLT and timber

Training

Author

Greg Cooper & James Souter

Date published

26 November 2024

Author

Greg Cooper & James Souter

Price

Members: £26 + VAT
Standard: £40 + VAT

Explore the potential of mass timber for commercial buildings of up to seven storeys and learn how to achieve durability and manage risks in mass timber office projects.

The importance of timber design cannot be overstated when it comes to addressing climate change: it can sequester carbon, reduce embodied energy, support sustainable forestry and promote energy-efficient buildings.

In this webinar, expert speakers explore the potential of mass timber for commercial buildings up to seven storeys, uncovering how to achieve durability and manage risks in mass timber office projects. 

Reasons to watch

  • Explore innovative design approaches through case studies selected to inspire creative solutions in your practice

  • Learn how to achieve durability in mass timber in commercial buildings up to 7 storeys 

  • Discover best practices for collaborating with designers to deliver successful mass timber projects

  • Gain insights into effective risk management strategies, particularly related to fire risk

​Intended for

  • Structural engineers from practices of all sizes, wishing to understand timber better

  • ​Architects and wider built-environment professionals aiming to achieve durability and manage risks in mass timber office projects

​Speakers

Greg Cooper

Managing Director at Hybrid Structures
Greg is the Managing Director at Hybrid Structures, a company that specialises in the construction of solid timber and hybrid structures for the commercial, residential and educational sectors. Greg has been at the forefront of timber construction for over 15 years, with recent projects including the Black and White building and the Brent Cross rail station.

James Souter

Associate Director at Elliott Wood
James has over 20 years of experience in structural engineering. He has delivered a series of award-winning projects over the years, primarily in London, and has specific expertise in the commercial office sector. As Elliott Wood’s timber expert, James has oversight on all exposed mass timber projects the company works on, recently including Project Urban, Shepherds Bush Market and Bush House.

Additional information

Format:
Video
Video Length:
01:00:00
Publisher:
IStructE ltd

Tags

Timber Training Sustainability & Environment Climate change Safety Fire Risk Best practice Video IStructE London HQ Webinars Modern Method Construction (MMC)

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