Although not defined in the 2015/2018 IBC, this presentation includes an overview of “mass timber” which is any
ICC CEU
DES620 – Introduction to Mass Timber Products
This presentation will provide an overview of mass timber which includes any product currently permitted for use in
DES612 – Expanding Mass Timber Opportunities Through Testing and Code Development
Fire testing conducted to justify provisions for three new mass timber construction types in the 2021 I-Codes was
DES609 – Mass Timber Structures: Codes and Adoptions
In 2016, the International Code Council (ICC) formally began to explore the feasibility of adding provisions for tall
GB800 – Decarbonizing the Built Environment: Getting It Right!
Policymakers recognize that significant changes must be made in the built environment if there is hope of achieving
GB720 – Building Sustainably with Mass Timber
The recent increase in demand for mass timber construction and the 2021 IBC inclusion of Type IVA, IVB
GB710 – Mass Timber in Housing: Aesthetics, Affordability & Sustainability
The recent adoption of mass timber building types in the International Building Code has opened up options for
DES607A – Tall Wood Buildings in the 2021 IBC: Up to 18 Stories of Mass Timber ARTICLE
In January 2019, the International Code Council (ICC) approved a set of proposals to allow tall wood buildings
DES606 – Experiences of a Mass Timber Builder
The concept of taller wood structures has captured widespread attention. Some see expanding timber use as one of
DES603A – Fire Testing on Full-Scale Mass Timber Building Will Inform Code Changes ARTICLE
Heavy timber construction (Type IV in the International Building Code) is one of the oldest building types used