The Future of Mass Timber Design with Ricky McLain | CEA 232 The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

From zero to more than 2,000+ projects (and counting). That’s how much mass timber has grown in popularity over the years. 📈 So today, we interview Ricky McLain, a SE who specializes in timber and works at WoodWorks — an organization that provides assistance and continuing education on wood design and construction. If you use mass timber in your projects, this is your chance to pick the brains of one of the experts in the field! 🧠



Tune in to Learn:


What mass timber really is (hint: not what you think)


The hockey stick-like adoption of mass timber in the US


5 benefits of mass timber that make it irresistible


Why mass timber is getting widespread popularity


The biggest misconception about mass timber....debunked


The downsides of mass timber you should take into account


3 tips for those interested in diving into mass timber


What he does today at WoodWorks helping timber projects come to life





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Resources Mentioned:

CEA Episode #204 (Tallwood Shake Table Test)

WoodWorks Council

Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)

IBC 2021NDS 2024The Ascent Building, in Milwaukee

University of Maine



Connect With Ricky:

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YouTube Channel



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