Recent advancements in mass timber technology, coupled the desire for low carbon and renewable materials, has revitalized wood structural design. The engaging aesthetic of wood coupled with the expected cost advantage for mass timber products is expected to bring wood into cityscapes.

This workshop brings together experts who have a diverse and deep knowledge of the development of the mass timber revolution in North America. Learn about the possibilities and barriers to overcome to help launch mass timber building development in Michigan. Right here in Grand Rapids.

Attendees can earn up to 6 AIA/CES learning units.

Student ticket buyers must produce evidence of current status with 3 days of registering.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can send any questions to Mark Rudnicki at MiFBInstitute@gmail.com

What is the refund policy?

Refund policy

1. If cancelled for any reason on or before June 25, 2017 the Conference Registration Fee will be refunded, minus a $20 cancellation fee. Student registrants must send proof of full time enrollment to mifbinstitute@gmail.com within 3 days of submitting registration or registration will be cancelled without refund - regardless of registration date.
   
2. If registration is cancelled for any reason on or after June 25, 2017 no refund will be issued – regardless of registration date or type.
3. In the event that conference hosts cancel the conference, all registration fees paid will be refunded to those registered for the conference.
4. A written notice of registration cancellation must be sent to the MiFBI Executive Director, Mark Rudnicki, for refund requests on or before June 25, 2017 to be considered. Send notice of cancellation to mifbinstitute@gmail.com or to the Michigan Forest Biomaterials Institute, ATTN: Mark Rudnicki, Executive Director, PO Box 718, Houghton, MI 49931

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Registrations are not transferrable and you must match the name on the registration.