Mass Timber Training Hub

The Introductory Studies in Mass Timber Construction Micro-credential is designed to provide students who have a background in construction with an introduction to the burgeoning more specialized field of mass timber construction. It will be of interest to carpenters, ironworkers, quantity surveyors, estimators, construction managers, 3-D modellers, developers, manufacturers, and designers – virtually anyone within the construction field with an interest in expanding their expertise to mass timber.

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The Associate Certificate in the Construction of Mass Timber Structures is designed to provide students with (i) technical knowledge in mass timber construction and construction management of mass timber projects with an emphasis on the installation phase; (ii) practical skills in on-site installation of mass timber structures; and (iii) problem-solving, creativity and teamwork skills. This program has been developed for carpenters, ironworkers, building installers, foremen, etc. with an interest in expanding their expertise to mass timber.

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Cost Estimation for Mass Timber Construction is a stand-alone part-time course delivered over a 9-week timeframe and is designed to provide students with advanced skills in estimating mass timber projects. Participants will learn about the key differences between mass timber construction and other forms of construction for various applications. Participants will also learn about the factors that influence pricing and demand of mass timber construction and will work through practical assignments to formulate pricing for mass timber construction projects. This course has been designed for construction cost estimators and quantity surveyors.

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Digital Project Delivery for Mass Timber Construction is a stand-alone part-time course delivered over a 9-week timeframe. This course explores the impact of digital modelling on processes, methods and tools used in mass timber construction. Students will learn how digital modelling can transform project planning and execution from early schematic design to commissioning and occupancy. The course explains how digital tools, such as BIM, VDC, and DfMA form the foundation of an integrated project delivery method. It offers insight into construction scheduling, the benefits of real-time collaboration platforms, fabrication modelling and the types of analysis crucial for mass timber components, addressing its role in the decarbonization of the economy and climate change mitigation.

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