In this 45-hour online course, Technology in Mass Timber Design and Construction, you’ll explore mass timber design and construction principles, including biophilic design, industrialized construction methods, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Learn to analyze designs, estimate material costs, and manage project stages and team dynamics for successful outcomes. This course is ideal for professionals in architecture, engineering, design, BIM, cost estimating, or project management, equipping you to integrate modular and prefabricated elements into sustainable designs. Complete this course and prerequisite courses—Mass Timber Products and Systems and Sustainable Mass Timber Construction—to earn SAIT’s Sustainable Mass Timber Construction and Design Certificate of Completion. Receive a SAITMicro digital badge if you meet the earning criteria for this microcredential.
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
You’ll demonstrate your skills and 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.
This course equips you with practical tools and insights to apply innovative approaches like biophilic design, modular construction, and BIM technology, meeting the demand for sustainable, efficient building practices in Canada’s evolving construction industry. You’ll gain the skills to tackle real-world challenges, enhance collaboration, and deliver projects that align with sustainability goals.
C2R2 is a pan-Canadian coalition of colleges, cégeps, and polytechnics dedicated to bridging the skills gap for a resilient recovery. Our members have the expertise and agility to deliver impactful training programs and applied research that support energy security and sustainability. Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario, serves as the Coordinating Secretariat for C2R2, leading national projects and advocacy.
