AIA Canada is pleased to present
WoodWorks | Building Code Updates for Tall Wood Construction in Canada | Webinar
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:0o pm ET
CES: 1 AIA LU
Course Number: 2025AIACS04
Provider Name: AIA Canada Society
Provider Number: 100100113
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Course Description
Mass timber is at the forefront of the shift toward more sustainable, low-carbon construction, offering a compelling example of how innovative materials can shape the future of our cities. As tall timber construction continues to gain momentum across Canada, the possibilities for sustainable and forward-thinking design have significantly expanded.
This session explores the state of tall wood adoption, highlighting recent regulatory advancements, including code updates that now permit encapsulated mass timber buildings up to 18 storeys. Join us for this exclusive lecture!
Learning Objectives
- Identify recent updates to the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and British Columbia Building Code (BCBC) that expand provisions for Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction, and explain their implications for tall wood projects in Canada.
- Analyze different innovative structural systems used in tall mass timber construction and compare their benefits and potential applications.
- Evaluate real-world examples of completed tall wood construction projects in Canada to understand design strategies, structural approaches, and performance outcomes.
- Assess the role of WoodWorks and the Canadian Wood Council in advancing wood construction practices, and effectively apply their tools and technical resources to support wood building design.
Presenter:
Hailey Quiquero, MASc, P.Eng.
Technical Manager, WoodWorks Ontario
Hailey is a structural engineer and has focused her career specializing in sustainable architecture and the advancement of timber building systems. Hailey’s career has spanned research on the behaviour and fire safety of mass timber, working as a structural designer in Toronto, and developing affordable housing products built of high- performance timber panels, contributing to the successful completion of several turnkey housing projects.
Presenter:
Dammy Olafimihan, Meng
Technical Advisor, WoodWorks Ontario
Dammy holds a First-Class degree in Building Technology and recently completed a Master of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering with distinction at Western University, where she received the prestigious R.K. Swatman Master of Engineering Award for academic excellence and community engagement. With two years of experience as a Site Engineer and Project Coordinator, she brings invaluable experience in the delivery of large-scale residential projects. Dammy is passionate about structural innovation and sustainable construction.
