From Design to Installation – A Fabricator’s Perspective

March 20th, 12:00 – 1:00
Online | $10
Hosted by : Hugh Grady  – Kalesnikoff

Mass timber continues to gain traction as a sustainable, high-performance building material, and fabricators play a fundamental role in optimizing project success. Early planning, smart design, and fabrication efficiency are key to ensuring streamlined construction and maximum material performance. Viewing CLT from a fabricator’s perspective provides crucial insight into how design choices, material selection, and digital tools influence everything from raw materials to final installation.

Hugh Grady from Kalesnikoff will explore how DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) principles, digital modeling, and modular strategies enhance fabrication precision and efficiency. This session will examine how prefabrication and modular approaches reduce waste, lower costs, and minimize on-site labor while improving construction speed and accuracy. Learn how these lessons can be applied to your own projects to optimize design, improve fabrication outcomes, and maximize the potential of mass timber.

Workshop Format

• Interactive Learning: The first half of the workshop is a visual presentation.
• Q&A and Discussion: The second half is an open forum for attendees to ask questions and explore specific topics related to their field or personal curiosities.
• On-Demand Access: Can’t attend live? The session will be recorded and available through a private link for later viewing.