Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) ECB

Topic: CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) - Plywood Becoming a Superhero (and How to Use It with ECB 2016-2)

Host and Speaker: Eric Mucklow, Building Technology Program Manager, HQ USACE

This presentation will be broken down into the following segments:

Series Intro (Internal) 0:32 TechTalk on CLT 2:06 TechNote in ECB 2016-2 12:14 Q & A 24:57

First, we will start with a short TechTalk titled “CLT - Plywood Becoming a Superhero” to explain exactly what CLT is, and the advantages it has. Then, we will walk through the TechNote released with ECB 2016-2 ( https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/ARMYCOE/COEECB/ecb_2016_2.pdf ) and continue the discussion with the latest news on the implementation of CLT.

Our presenter is our own series host, Eric Mucklow. Eric is the Building Technology Program Manager for the headquarters of the US Army Corps of Engineers in Washington DC. His role includes identifying and implementing new or underutilized technologies and best practices into the standard process for the design and construction of military facilities. He is a registered architect and member of the American Institute of Architects, Certified Passive House Consultant, Green Globes Professional, and a LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction. Over twenty-five years as an architect in civil service, he has served in diverse capacities supporting the design and construction of award-winning facilities, including through in-house design, project management, design management, construction management, and policy and criteria development.

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