CNST 035 - Technology in Mass Timber Design and Construction

Course Description

Expand your mass timber product and systems and environmental and project sustainability knowledge with a deep dive into advanced mass timber design and industrialized construction in this third course and micro-credential in the Sustainable Mass Timber Construction and Design Certificate of Completion program.

In this 45-hour course, you’ll focus on the design and construction principles of mass timber, covering biophilic design, industrial construction methods and building information modeling (BIM) as they apply to mass timber buildings. You'll also explore the project stages and team dynamics crucial to successful mass timber projects and gain practical skills to analyze a mass timber design and estimate material costs for basic structures.

Delivered in an engaging, self-directed online learning environment, you’ll work through interactive modular content and explore a wealth of resources, including informative articles, videos and in-depth case studies. Our industry-experienced instructors will be available throughout the course to support you and respond to your questions via email. 

Note: Registration for this course closes two days before the course start date.

This course is ideal if you:

• work in architecture and design and want to apply biophilic design principles while incorporating mass timber elements in your projects
• are a structural engineer or BIM specialist looking to use BIM for mass timber projects, with a focus on incorporating prefabricated and modular elements for sustainable design
• work in cost estimating or quantity surveying and want to accurately estimate mass timber costs and understand the economics of modular construction
• oversee or coordinate mass timber project teams, particularly within modular or prefabricated construction settings.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

• demonstrate biophilic design principles in relation to mass timber construction
• identify the key advantages in industrialized construction using volumetric, modular and panel prefabricated components
• recall building types using the National Building Code of Canada
• identify the members of a mass timber project team and describe the scope of each
• explain how BIM technology can be used in mass timber project management and construction
• analyze a preliminary mass timber design
• estimate the cost of mass timber building materials.

You’ll demonstrate your knowledge acquisition through discussion board activities/posts and assignments. This online course is structured and guided. All coursework must be completed as per the course schedule and no later than the course end date.

Earn a SAIT micro-credential

This course qualifies for the SAITMicro badge. Students who successfully complete this course with a final grade of B- (70%) or higher will earn a micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge. Learn more.

To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca

Funding Opportunities

Learn more about how to pay for or reduce your education/training costs with available awards, bursaries, loan options and grants, including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.

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Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Sustainable Mass Timber Construction and Design Certificate of Completion : Courses