09
April

1st Technical Seminar (April)

5:45 pm - 7:15 pm

Centre For Immigrant & Community Services (CICS)

2330 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON M1S 5G5

PEOSC Technical Seminar No.1

PEOSC is organizing a seminar as part of its goal to help members to achieve a better career through seminars.

TOPIC: Engineered Wood Products - 101

PRESENTERS:  Ernst Grell and Steve Love

WHERE: Hybrid Format 

  1. In-Person: Function Room at Centre for Immigrant and Community Service (CICS), 2330 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1S 5G5. See the below photos for the entrance door (green door) to the Function Room and the Parking Lot.

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 Virtual: Zoom Video Conferencing. Zoom link will be provided later. 

WHEN:  April 9, 2025, Wednesday, 5:45 - 7:30 pm

REGISTRATION: 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peo-scarborough-chapter-technical-seminar-engineered-wood-products-tickets-1297237033889?aff=oddtdtcreator

Agenda

5:45 pm    Registration and Networking

6:00 pm    Welcome message

6.05 pm    Introduction

6:10 pm    Presentation 

7:00 pm    Q&A

7:15 pm    Vote of Thanks and Conclusion

About the Presenters: 

a) Ernst Grell is currently a Territory Manager for Weyerhaeuser / Trus Joist in the Eastern Canada Region.  Ernst has over 30 years technical sales experience in the Engineered Wood Industry launching his career with Trus Joist Canada in Calgary, Alberta.

b) Steve Love is a Territory Manager for Weyerhaeuser / Trus Joist in the Eastern Canada Region. Steve is a college graduate from a Civil Engineering Technology program. After graduating from college, Steve accepted a position with Trus Joist Canada where he has been involved with supporting the Trus Joist EWP product line for over 35 years.

Ernst and Steve work closely with the specifying community, builders, code officials, building and component manufacturers and lumber yards for the smooth implementation of Trus Joist EWP in custom home, multi-family, mid-rise and low-rise residential wood framed projects.

Synopsis of the Topic:

Engineered wood, also known as composite/ manufactured wood, is a multipurpose and sustainable material that has gained significant popularity in various engineering applications. They have been made by combining wood strands, veneers, lumber, or other wood fibers with moisture-resistant adhesives to create larger composite structural units, offering improved strength and stability compared to traditional lumber. 

In this presentation we will review:

  • Basics of Engineered wood
  • Types of Trus Joist Engineered Wood Products
  • Trus Joist TJ ProRating – Designing for predictable Floor Performance
  • Specification Details
  • Case Studies
  • Product Applications