Mass Timber Consulting

If you are developing a mass timber project, designing with mass timber, or working on productizing buildings, I can help your team execute a successful project. Thorough feasibility studies for a timber building, mass timber code-related reviews, and technical assistance on a timber building are just a few of the ways I can consult with your architecture or development team to make your project a success.

Beyond the architecture and development phases, I have experience with mass timber product development and innovation, manufacturer selection and coordination, and sustainability consulting related to embodied carbon. Please contact me for other types of inquiries to see if there might be a fit.

Project Rate: We prefer fixed pricing for project-related work. Contact us to discuss your project, objectives, and desired outcomes, and we will develop a custom proposal.

Hourly Rate: If you don’t have a defined scope, hourly consulting starts at $350/hr.

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Workshops & Studies

Mass Timber Strategy Workshop

  • 1/2 day Mass Timber Strategy Workshop

    • Mass Timber project priorities analysis

    • Approvals pathway feedback for mass timber based on jurisdiction

    • Mass Timber sustainability strategy

    • Mass Timber supplier outreach strategy

    • Mass Timber design integration feedback if applicable for specific projects

    • $4,000 per workshop

    • If travel outside of NYC is required, an additional $1,000 per day will be applied.

Feasibility Study + Mass Timber Model

  • Feasibility Study for a building based on an efficient mass timber structure, including:

    • Zoning Analysis

    • Building Code Analysis

    • Massing Study

    • Conceptual Floor Plans with Mass Timber Grid Spacing

    • Area Schedules for proforma development

    • Mass Timber Considerations Report

    • Mass Timber Concept Model

    • Supplier-specific sizing as applicable

    • Takeoffs of mass timber elements for concept-level costing by others

    • $15,000 per building + $0.10 / sf

Feasibility Study + Mass Timber Model + Pricing

  • Feasibility Study Scope + Mass Timber Model +

    • Feasibility pricing from 2 mass timber suppliers through an RFP process

    • Pricing narrative to the CM / GC for full feasibility costing by them

    • Comparative analysis of a typical construction method (ex: reinforced concrete) vs mass timber solution (requires structural engineering input for non-timber solution)

    • $20,000 per building + $0.12 / sf

Project Consulting

Pre-Design

    • Collaborate on the development of the project schedule, budget, supplier outreach strategy, mass timber sustainability goals, & collaboration matrix for the project consultant team

    • 1/2 day Project Scoping workshop with the design & development teams

    • Massing feedback to improve mass timber efficiency

    • Structural layout & unit mix feedback to improve mass timber efficiency

    • Mass Timber Project precedent research to assist with the approvals pathway

    • Code compliance feedback based on the jurisdiction to streamline approvals

    • Programming and Unit Layout feedback related to mass timber efficiency & associated considerations, such as acoustics and fire separation

    • Provide support with insurance brokers & underwriters to address specific concerns or challenges with mass timber

    • Attend Design Meetings (1 / week)

Design Assist

Pre-Design +

    • Unit Layout feedback related to mass timber efficiencyMassing detailed feedback to improve mass timber efficiency

    • Structural layout & unit mix detailed feedback to improve mass timber efficiency

    • Identify mass timber suppliers to be considered based on the conceptual scheme to maintain a competitive & cost-effective supply chain

    • Outline specification feedback to maintain a competitive market for mass timber suppliers based on performance requirements per the Architectural and Structural consultants

    • Attend Design Meetings (1 / week)

    • Assist in finalizing the hiring of the remaining consulting team when critical to the success of mass timber

    • Unit layout & services feedback to improve mass timber efficiency

    • Wood Fiber efficiency feedback based on structural design and manufacturing capabilities to drive down mass timber cost

    • Feedback on draft specifications related to mass timber elements

    • Engage with potential mass timber suppliers to obtain technical feedback on their capabilities and capacity as required

    • Feedback and support with mass timber related permitting issues

    • Attend virtual meetings as necessary with relevant regulatory agencies to assist with mass timber approvals

    • Attend Design Meetings (1 / week)

    • Technical feedback related to mass timber scope to help address;

      • Fire ratings, encapsulation, and system interface design

      • Acoustics

      • Tolerances

      • Installation sequencing

    • Feedback on finishes, coatings, and MEP layouts in areas with exposed mass timber as applicable

    • Final Specification feedback related to mass timber elements and associated works

    • Attend Design Meetings (1 / week)

    Please note that this does not eliminate the need for licensed engineers in these fields, but to supplement their work.

Design + Construction Assist

Pre-Design + Design Assist +

    • Review moisture management plan prepared by the CM/GC for the project to advise on protecting the mass timber elements during construction

    • Mass Timber supplier package feedback

    • Provide support for subcontractor / supplier outreach and selection of mass timber elements

    • Provide support for clash detection and prefabricated penetration locations as required

    • Shop drawing feedback to the design team for mass timber related issues

    • RFI support to the design team for mass timber related issues

    • Attend virtual Owner, Architect, Contractor (OAC) meetings through mass timber installation

    • NYC Area Only - Construction site observation related to mass timber elements through mass timber installation

    • NYC Area Only - Punch List Walk Through with Architect at project closeout