In this episode, Maithili Ghadge, podcast host, talks with Adam Jones, an enthusiastic and proactive Technical Manager, passionate about contributing to the trends of sustainability, DfMA and, healthy buildings through the uses of mass timber. At XLam, Adam provides market support for designing buildings that optimize and enable the unique benefits of mass timber. He advises projects on topics that range from structures, fire, acoustics, sustainability, and DfMA principles. He regularly presents at conferences across Australia and participates in regular committees advocating for mass timber.

Adams talks about mass timber and why developers chose mass timber instead of concrete, the difference in designing buildings with mass timber and concrete, and the essential elements to get right in mass timber design. He also talks about the trends in construction that mass timber is benefiting from. Tune in to learn more about mass timber and why it is important to use them in the design of buildings.

Timestamps

[01:33] The definition of mass timber

[03:12] Why developers choose mass timber instead of concrete

[06:55] The difference in designing buildings with mass timber and concrete

[10:29] How the project delivery model is different from the traditional construction

[12:27] The most important element to get right in the design of mass timber.

[16:27] The trends in construction that mass timber is benefiting from

[21:16] Conclusion

Quotes

● In designing for mass timber, you need to use the right material in the right place.

● Sustainability is one of the reasons why developers are going for mass timber instead of concrete.

● There has never been a better time to be a structural engineer. Things are going to change a lot. If you are on the right side of change and want to learn new skills, you are good to go.

● There is a relative shortage of skills when it comes to mass timber.

● When it comes to construction, the product utilization of buildings is the most exciting thing around the corner.

Resource links

https://www.naturallywood.com/topics/mass-timber/

https://seagatestructures.com/benefits-mass-timber-construction/