The Mass Timber Podcast: Explore Mass Timber industry conversations
The Mass Timber Podcast brings you conversations with the decision makers building the future of mass timber.
Hosted by Brady and Nic, founders of Mass Timber Group and passionate mass timber advocates, each episode features architects, engineers, developers, manufacturers, and industry leaders sharing insights from real projects and the evolving mass timber market.
From forest to finished building, we explore the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping the next generation of sustainable construction.
If you're working in, or curious about, the mass timber industry, this podcast keeps you connected to the people moving it forward.
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The Mass Timber Podcast: Explore Mass Timber industry conversations
Mass Timber Just Got Even Bigger w/ Corey Hokanson of SmartLam North America
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Massive beams and columns are creating opportunities where mass timber can handle loads once reserved for concrete or steel—while also delivering measurable time and labor savings. Corey Hokanson, the systems wizard and design manager with SmartLam North America shares how automated layups, fully integrated CNC cutting, and smart logistics make these supersized elements viable.
From 24-inch by 48-inch glulams to 16-inch screws and 12,000 lb panels, the focus is on minimizing site work, shaving weeks off delivery schedules, and controlling risk. Practical takeaways highlight balancing the trade-offs of longer spans, heavier loads, and fewer members. AEC pros hear how deeper beams can eliminate podium pours, reduce rebar, and ease labor demands. The insights point to a near-future where mass timber is competitive for fire-rated parking decks, mezzanines, and more— potentially reshaping cost equations and developer ROI.
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