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Pre-Conference Events
TFEC Symposium
Hosted this year at the JST Detroit Engineering Center in Farmington Hills (about 30 minutes from the Conference venue), the TFEC Symposium (Wednesday, October 16) will include a bonus half-day tour of the venue, designed by Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects (Osaka, Japan). The facility consists of seven unique timber frames, with a design principle of melding Japanese craft with American carpentry practices. Will Denton IV of Rocky Mountain Joinery Center has been on-site working on all timber-related aspects of the project and will conduct this tour on Thursday morning, providing us with unique insights and an insider's view.
The Symposium sessions will include a presentation by Joe Miller on the design of the JST campus and a presentation from Elyse Levy, a senior engineer with ICC Evaluation Service. In addition to our regular sessions where all attendees gather together to learn, the Symposium will offer two afternoon tracks. Each track will feature two presentations, with one suited to intermediate practitioners and the other focused on topics for experts. In response to requests from our membership and the broader timber framing community, the intermediate track presentations will include "Wood Science for Structural Engineers" and "Timber Frame Design for Structural Engineers." Expert track presentations will expect a higher level understanding of structural engineering with wood.
Space is limited for this symposium, so register early! You can register HERE.
Crane Signaling Certification
Join us on Tuesday, October 15, or Wednesday, October 16 for crane signaling certification. This program will be offered on-site at the facility in Farmington Hills. This daylong course includes classroom and practical sessions, and lunch is included. Certification is valid for three years. Space is limited to 10 people each day. Cost: $400 per person.
Forklift Certification
Join us for forklift certification on Tuesday, October 15, or Wednesday, October 16. Spend some time in the classroom, then head out to play and gain practical experience! This daylong course includes lunch. Space is limited to 10 people each day. Cost: $250 per person.
Bundle & Save! Take both the Crane Signaling Certification and the Forklift Certification and save $100!
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