Episode 97 – Innovating Mass Timber Design with SPEC Toolbox

About this episode

This episode features Adam Jones from SPEC Toolbox discussing innovations in mass timber design and the tools that aid engineers in the process.

In this episode, we sit down with Adam Jones from SPEC Toolbox, a company reshaping how engineers approach mass timber design. From CLT panels to connection detailing, Spec Toolbox offers a suite of digital tools that streamline workflows, reduce errors, and bring clarity to the often chaotic world of timber documentation.We explore the challenges of designing with mass timber, navigating code compliance, coordinating across disciplines, and managing ever-evolving changes and how Spec Toolbox helps engineers stay ahead. Whether you're deep in the weeds of timber detailing or just curious about the future of structural tools, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at innovation in action.Join our structural trivia! A quick email mid-week will keep you sharp (FYI - Survey Monkey is often re-directed to the spam folder) Here Reach out to us:InstagramLinkedIn

People in this episode

Hosts: Zach, Max

Guest: Adam Jones

Topics covered

• mass timber design
• engineering tools
• code compliance
• timber documentation
• workflow optimization

Keywords

• mass timber
• SPEC Toolbox
• engineering
• design tools
• timber detailing
• code compliance
• workflow

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SPEC Toolbox

Products: CLT panels

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