The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast

The Future of Mass Timber Design with Ricky McLain


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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


  • Our Partner:

    Audible


    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:

    LinkedIn

    YouTube Channel


    Our Exam Prep Resources:

    Main Website

    The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course

    The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course

    The Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review Courses

    Floodplain Manager (CFM®) Review Course

    CA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waiting List)

    FE Practice Exams

    FE CBT Exam Simulator

    PE Breadth Practice Exams

    PE Depth Practice Exams

    PE CBT Exam Simulator


    Connect With Us:

    Free CEA Community

    YouTube Channel

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