How can general contractors meet the growing demand for mass timber buildings? While developers across the country are pursuing mass timber projects, knowledge among the general contractor community is not yet widespread. Companies have varying degrees of familiarity with both the products and practicalities of estimating, sourcing, and building a modern mass timber structure, and early adopters continue to play a significant role in educating the rest of the community. This presentation seeks to build on this openness and environment of shared learning, providing an overview of mass timber estimation and bidding processes. We’ll also discuss why some mass timber projects face resistance, and how to overcome value misconceptions to achieve success. With an emphasis on real projects, -these discussions will also include preconstruction coordination, BIM and Virtual Design and Construction, and incorporating MEPF subcontractors into a competitive bid.
By the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:
- Identify the value propositions that can inform a mass timber estimation process and translate into competitive bids.
- Understand what drives estimating differences between general contractors and specialty installers.
- Discuss perceived cost saving measures, the efficiencies gained or lost, and lessons identified from built projects.
- Discuss estimates for project overhead, specifically cost analysis, BIM and VD&C requirements.
