Subject: Mass Timber Construction: Products, Performance and Design

Presented by Mike Romanowski, S.E., Regional Director

MASS TIMBER:
• WHAT IS IT – PRODUCTS
• WHY USE IT – APPEAL
• HOW DOES IT WORK – DESIGN TOPICS
• WHAT’S NEXT?

Mike received his B.S. degree in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1979 and was involved in the practice of structural engineering for a number of San Diego based firms for over 37 years. His experience includes design, contract plan checking, peer review and forensic investigations for various types of projects utilizing all types of building materials. Mike has had articles published in Structural Engineer and San Diego Constructor magazines, he has served as an SEAOSD Director and was also a member of the SEAOC Code Streamlining Committee. Mike is a licensed Structural Engineer in the State of California and is now a Regional Director for WoodWorks.