Texas Wood Solutions Fair

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September 14, 2016
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010

Texas Wood Solutions Fair 

September 14 | George R. Brown Convention Center | Houston, TX
6 AIA/CES LUs (HSW) or PDH Credits | Register free today!


With a full day of seminars and a trade exposition, the 2016 Texas Wood Solutions Fair will pack an informational punch for architects, engineers, developers, code officials and anyone else interested in wood's exciting design possibilities. Register today if you'd like access to wood design experts for one-on-one support, informative seminars, technical information from manufacturers, engineering consultants and industry associations, and exhibits featuring a wide range of structural and finishing products.

Session topics include:

  • Building the Hines T3 Office: Seven Stories of Success
  • From Isolated Pavilions to Boutique Hotels: The Power of Wood Solutions
  • More with Less: An Overview of the First CLT Hotel in the US
  • Advancements in Force Transfer around Openings for Wood-Framed Shear Walls
  • The Role of Control Layers in Building Enclosure Design
  • International Building Code Essentials for Wood Construction
  • Advanced Detailing Techniques for Building Enclosures
  • Introduction to the American Wood Council’s 2012 NDS® and 2008 SDPWS
  • Exposed Wood in Fire-Resistive Applications
  • Lateral Design of Mid-Rise Wood Structures for Wind Loads
  • Construction of Large Low-Slope Roofs: Faster, Safer, Lower Cost

Click here for session summaries, speaker bios, and to register..

Schedule:
On-site check-in: 7:30 am
Fair begins: 8:00 am
Fair concludes: 5:00 pm

Free: includes lunch
For more information, contact Dawn Veach

Hosted by WoodWorks–The Wood Products Council