About the session...

Mass timber projects demand a high level of coordination, precision, and teamwork between general contractors and erectors. In hybrid projects, that complexity grows as teams must manage multiple structural systems, such as mass timber and steel, working together seamlessly. This panel brings together construction leaders from two large-scale projects to share real-world insights on planning, execution, and lessons learned. The moderated discussion will focus on the multi-phase, multi-dimensional management required to successfully deliver complex mass timber projects. Panelists will also highlight the risks, challenges, and unexpected successes they encountered, offering practical takeaways for project teams. Attendees will gain candid perspectives on what works, what to avoid, and how GCs and erectors can build stronger partnerships to deliver efficient, safe, and high-quality mass timber projects.

Coby Foust

President/CEO
Foust Fab & Erectors

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Meghan Reilly

Project Manager
Shawmut Design and Construction

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Session CEUs

Course Description

Mass timber projects require a high level of coordination, precision, and teamwork between general contractors and erectors. In hybrid structures, this coordination becomes even more critical, as teams must seamlessly integrate multiple structural systems, such as mass timber and steel. This panel brings together construction leaders from two large-scale projects to share real-world insights on planning, execution, and lessons learned. The moderated discussion will focus on the multi-phase, multi-dimensional management required to successfully deliver complex hybrid mass timber projects. Panelists will also highlight the risks and challenges—expected and unexpected—they encountered, offering practical takeaways for project teams. Attendees will gain candid perspectives on what works, what to avoid, and how GCs and erectors can build stronger partnerships to deliver efficient, safe, and high-quality mass timber projects.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand key coordination practices, including the importance of early GC and erector collaboration during preconstruction, and describe strategies to clarify scope, sequencing, and responsibilities.
2. Analyze real-world approaches to site logistics, crane planning, and schedule management that help maintain momentum and avoid delays in mass timber projects.
3. Evaluate quality, safety, and risk considerations to understand how teams address tight tolerances, manage unique safety concerns, and mitigate shared risks through effective processes, tools, and contractual planning.
4. Incorporate lessons learned on case-based insights from large-scale projects to determine best practices, common pitfalls, and actionable advice for improving future GC and erector collaboration.