100194 - Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction
Overview
The audience for this course is design engineers and architects, residential designers, wood truss designers and component manufacturers, engineered wood product (EWP) designers, connector and fastener suppliers, general contractors, building code officials, plan reviewers and inspectors.
Location:
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
901 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-8000
Location Information
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center is located at 901 Prices Fork Road in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Inn is the only hotel located on the Virginia Tech campus and offers convenient surroundings and state-of-the-art technology. The world-class hotel and conference center sits on 25 lush acres where you’ll find Preston’s restaurant, featuring delicious fare and healthful selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The campus complex is within easy walking distance to downtown Blacksburg.
A block of lodging rooms is being held at the The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center until March 17, 2025. To reserve a room, call the hotel at 540-231-8000, and mention that you are with the Design of Wood Structures group. A special group rate of $152 plus tax has been arranged. Please make your reservations early. After March 17, 2025, the room block will be dropped and the group rate is no longer guaranteed.
Agenda/Schedule
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
8AM-12PM - Instructional Session
12PM - 1PM - Lunch – Provided
1PM-5PM - Instructional Session
Thursday, April 17, 2025
8AM-12PM - Instructional Session
12PM-1PM - Lunch – Provided
1PM-5PM - Instructional Session