Event Details

How will the BC Building Code and City of Vancouver Additional Density Policy pave the way for tall Mass Timber Development?



Our expert panel from the City of Vancouver, Wesgroup Properties, and WoodWorks BC will discuss how these regulatory updates are affecting construction practices, particularly the adoption of tall mass timber buildings, review a case study, and provide an opportunity for you to ask your questions.


Attendees will learn how developers are integrating mass timber into their project portfolios, addressing both the challenges and opportunities of this sustainable building material.

Speakers

  • Sailen Black (Senior Green Building Planner at City of Vancouver)

    Sailen Black

    Senior Green Building Planner at City of Vancouver

    Sailen is part of the Green & Resilient Buildings team in Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability at the City of Vancouver, where his recent work included expanding and simplifying zero emission incentives for the new multiplex zoning, and developing incentives and relaxations for tall mass timber buildings. He regularly fields questions about the green building sections of the zoning by-law, so if you have a question please reach out.

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  • Graham Brewster (Director, Development of Wesgroup Properties)

    Graham Brewster

    Director, Development of Wesgroup Properties

    Graham is Director of Development at Wesgroup Properties, one of Western Canada’s largest private real estate organizations. Graham is leading Wesgroup’s mass timber exploration and execution, with an eye to not only build better buildings, but building the understanding to build a robust and sustainable industry in BC.

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  • Annabelle Hamilton (Technical Manager, Planning & Development at WoodWorks BC)

    Annabelle Hamilton

    Technical Manager, Planning & Development at WoodWorks BC

    Annabelle is part of the WoodWorks BC Team, overseeing active engagement, technical support and strategic development of initiatives that support the growth and awareness of Mass Timber in the BC market. Prior to joining WoodWorks, Annabelle built her career in the private sector, working for several Vancouver based multi-family Developers successfully leading projects from concept to completion.

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Fine Print

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