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Episode 2, Leon Plett. P.Eng., MIStructE, Struct.Eng., LEED® AP | Managing Principal from RJC Engineers.

More on RJC here:  https://www.rjc.ca/

More on Leon here:  https://www.rjc.ca/people/our-leadership/details/leon-plett.html

In Episode 2, we do a deep dive into the emerging world of mass timber construction, what it is, why it’s important, and how it may be a big part of your future.

Show Notes:

The two books Leon is currently reading:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6411016-matterhorn

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56790170-the-premonition

The BIM AI article Leon mentioned:

https://www.corenet.gov.sg/general/building-information-modeling-(bim)-e-submission.aspx

We learn about the origins of mass timber, how it’s used and how, if you care about the planet, it’s the most important material consideration out there.

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