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Wood and timber structural systems help meet several development objectives that fall under the broad sustainability umbrella, including healthy buildings, reduced carbon impact, resilience, and circularity. This presentation will review how developers and owners can take advantage of wood’s benefits to create buildings that contribute value by attracting tenants, aligning with evolving policy requirements, and appealing to investors who are increasingly seeking sustainable assets. Topics covered will include the carbon impact of wood buildings, sustainable forest management, and how wood contributes to operational efficiency and the circular economy.
Speaker
Kate Carrig, PE
Regional Director, WoodWorks
Based out of Portland, Oregon, Kate serves as WoodWorks Regional Director for Oregon, Southern Idaho, and Hawaii, providing education and assistance within the AEC and Development Communities toward the use of wood in multifamily and non-residential construction. Kate holds a Dual Master’s degree from Oregon State University in Wood Science and Civil Engineering and has a decade of industry experience in the Pacific Northwest. She’s worked on a multitude of successful projects ranging from commercial mass timber to multifamily light-frame podium buildings and continues to be driven by her excitement for wood as an innovative and sustainable structural material. With backgrounds in structural engineering and construction management, she brings a unique perspective to every technical challenge and project she assists with.
