OCTOBER 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM EST

JOIN ANDREA MCCHESNEY + ALEX WATCHMAN

Explore key findings from a Canadian study on how concrete masonry and mass timber can work together in mid-rise multifamily construction — combining the strengths of both systems for practical, resilient and sustainable design.

Key Topics

• CMU shear walls as a practical lateral-force partner for mass timber.
• Fire resistance without formwork, with coordinated construction sequencing.
• Design, constructability, schedule and cost insights for 8-storey multifamily buildings.