Since much in the industry has changed, NAWLA has recognized that its members and the industry are looking for ways to learn about current issues.

Webinars have been particularly effective lately, as companies have cut back both their travel and training budgets. The webinars allow employees to get the information they need without having the time and expense of an onsite program. It also has enabled companies to have multiple employees to attend, which always helps with the takeaways and long-term implementation of the knowledge.

If you have any questions about our webinars and online learning materials, please contact education@nawla.org.

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Builder on the Roof: A Structural Story of PDX

Date and Time: Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT
Speakers: John Redfield, Operations Manager at Zip-O-Laminators; Clement Kneisler, Production Scheduler at Zip-O-Laminators; Austin Basl, Structural Engineer/Project Manager at Freres Engineered Wood
Moderator: Andrea Tereault, General Sales at Freres Engineered Wood and NAWLA Education Committee member

Embark on a captivating journey through the structural heart of the Portland Airport Concourse B project, with a spotlight on its remarkable roofing component crafted from locally sourced timber. This webinar offers a firsthand account from members of the Zip-O Log Mills and Freres teams of the camaraderie and collaboration that fueled the project's success, showcasing the power of teamwork in overcoming challenges and delivering excellence.

Delve into the intricacies of the project's challenges and lessons learned, from the decision to work directly with suppliers to the intricacies of using a lesser-known product. Gain insights into the risks and rewards of direct engagement, the importance of customer education on product variances, and the strategic management of fabrication bottlenecks. Through compelling anecdotes and practical takeaways, discover how this pioneering project navigated complexities to redefine airport construction paradigms.

 

Mount St. Helens, A Story of Resiliency and Renewal

Date and Time:  July 12, 2022 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. CDT
Presenter: Molly Rasor, Harvest Planner, Weyerhaeuser
Moderator: Tom Le Vere, President, Weekes Forest Products

On the morning of May 18, 1980, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake triggered one of the most powerful volcanic blasts in the history of North America: The Eruption of Mount St. Helens. Fifty-seven people lost their lives. Everything in the path of the blast – including 68,000 acres of Weyerhaeuser forestland – was destroyed.

Join us to hear about the salvage, recovery, and reforestation efforts that followed this devastating event.

This webinar provides a unique showcase of Weyerhaeuser’s Tree Farm management both in the aftermath of the eruption and today, as Weyerhaeuser continually works to deliver sustainable products to the markets you serve.

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