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Announcing WoodTALKS™ Speakers
 

Lunch & Learn


  • Dr. Nancy Mackin, Mackin Architects
  • Keshpahl (Drew Blaney), Tla'amin Nation Culture & Heritage
  • Rick Dürfeld, Dürfeld Log & Timber
  • Denise Ashmore, Project 22 Design


Sip & Learn


  • Larry Traxler, Hilton Worldwide
  • Devon Smith, Devon Smith Design
  • Donna Shaw, Live Edge Design











See Program Schedule Below for Further Details

Demonstration Workshops


  • Rod Stirling, FP Innovations (Pacific HemFir)
  • Nav Koonar, CSSB
  • Paul Mackie, WRCLA
  • Sigi Liebmann, International Timberframes
  • Oliver Tritten, OT Timber Frames
  • Ryan Stokes, Sansin
  • Kyle Conway, Kanata Resources


Resort & High-End Residential Symposium


  • Josh Hall, Spearhead
  • Andre Lema, Western Archrib
  • Brian Berg, Zerr Berg Architects
  • Keith Murray, FraserWood Industries
  • Richard Kaufmann, Silva Timber
  • Carla Anderson, Kohola Custom Homes
  • Laurence Taylor & Ben Good, Woodtone
  • Ray Greene, Pacific Homes
  • Dai Ona, Daizen Joinery
  • Kae Elledge, Ouli Farms

Register now for WoodTALKS™ at the GBM and take advantage of the special $199 CAD Aava room rate, only accessible upon registration (reservation link can be found in the WoodTALKS™ confirmation email. LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
 
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WoodTALKS™ at the GBM


Featuring: Resort & High-End Residential Symposium

September 5-7, 2024 | In-person at Whistler, BC | 10+ Learning Units

(AIBC, AIA, BC HOUSING, AAA, OAA)
 

BC Wood will be hosting the 21st Annual Global Buyers Mission (GBM), September 5th-7th, 2024, back again in-person at the beautiful Whistler Village. The GBM is BC Wood’s premier business development activity connecting the value-added wood manufacturers and suppliers with hundreds of qualified international buyers, architects, designers, contractors, builders, engineers, developers, public officials and product specifiers. 


WoodTALKS™ registered delegates will participate in accredited seminars, the tradeshow with demonstration workshops, project site tours, and GBM networking activities during the 3 days of the event. WoodTALKS™ is designed to inform and inspire on the use of wood in design and construction, and will explore current architectural projects and manufacturing advancements.

Here is a recap of last year's event:

The registration includes:

  • 10(+) Learning Hour credits for participation in WoodTALKS™ seminars, demonstration, and site tour.


  • Complimentary shuttle service from Vancouver Airport or Downtown Vancouver to Whistler with Skylynx. Return complimentary scheduled charter bus service from Whistler to Downtown Vancouver or Vancouver Airport.


  • Meals and Receptions: Sept 5th Lunch & Learn, Sip & Learn, and Welcome Reception at the Roundhouse Lodge on the Peak of Whistler Mountain; Sept 6th Breakfast and Grand Opening Ceremony, bistro lunch, beer garden, and networking reception at Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre; Sept 7th WoodTALKS breakfast and Lunch & Learn.


  • We have negotiated excellent hotel rates for our delegates in Whistler Village at the Aava hotel offering 3 room types at $199 CAD (access to booking link provided upon registration)
 

Schedule for WoodTALKS™ at the GBM

with confirmed speakers and site tour!
 

Thursday, September 5th


Whistler High-End Residential Site Tour | 1 LU

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Alpine House - Alpine Meadows, Whistler Resort (Hosted by Chirs Massuger - Sugar Custom Builders + Randy Orr - MATT Concrete + Denise Ashmore - Project 22 Design)


WoodTALKS Registration Opens

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Whistler Conference Centre Grand Foyer


WoodTALKS Lunch & Learn | 2 LUs

12:00 PM: Buffet lunch begins

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Whistler Conference Centre Garibaldi Room

  • Topic: Ɂəms ʔayɛ (Our House) Tla'amin Nation - Dr. Nancy Mackin: Mackin Architects, Keshphal (Drew Blaney): Tla'amin Nation Culture and Heritage, Rick Dürfeld: Dürfeld Log & Timber
  • Topic (TBC): "About designing for high-end residential" - Denise Ashmore: Project 22 Design


WoodTALKS Sip & Learn | 1 LU

  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Topic (TBC): "About market perception by Hotelier & Designer" - Larry Traxler: Hilton Worldwide, Decon Smith: Devon Smith Design, Donna Shaw: Live Edge Design


GBM Welcome Reception

6:15 PM - 9:30 PM: Peak of Whistler Mountain Roundhouse Lodge


Friday, September 6th


GBM Breakfast & Grand Opening Ceremony

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Whistler Conference Centre Grand Foyer


Annual GBM Tradeshow

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Whistler Conference Centre Sea to Sky Ballroom


Demonstration Workshops (At the GBM Tradeshow Stage) | 3 LUs

Workshop 1: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  • Specification of Sound Abatement Barriers - Rod Stirling: FP Innovations (Pacific HemFir)
  • Specifying Cedar Shake & Shingles - Nav Koonar: CSSB
  • Finishing Options for Western Red Cedar - Paul Mackie: WRCLA


Workshop 2: 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

  • DLT Building Systems - Sigi Liebmann: International Timberframes
  • Prefabricated Roof Panels - Oliver Tritten: OT Timber Frames
  • Topic TBC


Workshop 3: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Environmentally-friendly Wood Protection - Ryan Stokes: Sansin
  • Performance Fasteners in Wood Construction - Kyle Conway: Kanata Resources
  • Topic TBC


Bistro Lunch (Tradeshow Floor)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Sea to Sky Ballroom


Beer Garden (Tradeshow Floor)

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Sea to Sky Ballroom & Stage


GBM Networking Reception

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre


Saturday, September 7th


WoodTALKS Hot Breakfast

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Whistler Conference Centre Valley Foyer


Resort & High-End Residential Symposium | 4 LUs

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Whistler Conference Centre Rainbow Theatre


8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

  • Topic: Responsible Timber in Hospitality - Andre Lema: Western Archrib + Brian Berg: Zerr Berg Architects
  • Topic: Use of Timber in Hotels - Keith Murray: FraserWood Industries + (co-speaker, TBA)


9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

  • Topic: Performance of Engineered Wood Products into Tropical Climates - Richard Kaufmann: Silva Panel + Carla Anderson: Kohola Custom Homes
  • Topic: Engineered Timber Solutions for High-End Residential Projects - Laurence Taylor & Ben Good: Woodtone


10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Topic: Luxury Resort Development - Case Study, Kohola Coast Hawaii - Dai Ona: Daizen Joinery + Kae Elledge: Ouli Farms
  • Topic: TBC - Ray Greene: Pacific Homes + (co-speaker, TBA)


11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Working Lunch; Rainbow Theatre Lobby.


12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Keynote Presentation (TBA) - Josh Hall: Spearhead + (co-speaker, TBA)


1:00 PM: End of Event


Afternoon bus departures for WoodTALKS attendees available,

Drop-off Locations:


  • Sutton Place Hotel, Downtown Vancouver
  • Richmond Mariott
  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
 

Fee: $395 (+tax) CAD for the full event
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For more information on the WoodTALKS program,

contact khori@bcwood.com
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