Seminar

The use of heavy timber changed in Canada and the US during the last 20 years from the traditional to high tech material. Glulam, parlam and other engineered wood products are currently used in combination with steel and concrete in a wide range of buildings. This seminar will present Canadian, US and international projects in three categories: small - mostly residential buildings, mid-size commercial, and large span industrial and institutional structures. Major topics included are: 

• Heavy timber structural systems
• New heavy timber connection systems
• Canadian and international project examples

Instructor

Robert Malczyk, P.Eng., Struct.Eng. - Principal, Equilibrium Consulting Inc.

Robert Malczyk obtained his Master’s degree from the UBC with a specialization in timber connections, under the supervision of Professor Borg Madsen, inventor of the now widely used timber rivet.  He then acquired his MBA from SFU.  Robert started his professional career with the Vancouver based firm of J. Novacek and Associates. In 1998 Robert co-founded the design firm of Equilibrium Consulting Inc. He has pioneered the use of proven, state-of-the-art timber technologies.  His broad field of expertise and successful experience includes renovation work, upgrades and new construction, on projects as well as high profile architecturally oriented public projects. Robert is a recognized expert in the field of timber engineering. Robert is also a regular nationwide lecturer for the Canadian Wood Council Woodworks! Program, and a member of the Canadian Timber Code Technical Committee (Engineering Design in Wood: O86.1).

APEGBC is an AIBC/CES registered provider offering an AIBC-Accredited activity for 2.75 Core Learning Units.