Wood Frame Design for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings
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Agenda
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Friday, February 20, 2026
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST
Agenda:
Presented by Dillon Fitzgerald, Ph.D. P.E.
Wood Frame Codes, Guidelines and Specifications
- Short history of the development of conventional wood framing
- Benefits and drawbacks of conventional wood framing
- Wood species, grades and sizes
- Specialty products: structural wood panels and engineered wood products
- American Wood Council’s National Design Specification for Wood Construction
- Wood framing provisions of the International Building Code and the International Residential Code
- ASCE load specifications
Wood Frame Design and Construction Techniques
- Project conception and material choices
- Design tools and techniques
- Anchoring
- Floor framing
- Wall systems
- Columns, beams, posts and trusses
- Connections
- Roof framing choices: conventional and trusses
- Fire resistance and safety considerations
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Credits
Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
0.65 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Dillon Fitzgerald, Ph.D. P.E.
Principal/Owner of Cambium Design, LLC in Thurmont, MDDr. Fitzgerald grew up in Maryland working in his father’s construction company for many summers restoring barns, houses, and bridges. Dr. Fitzgerald went on to earn a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in civil engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. After working in structural engineering consulting at Bensonwood and Tetra Tech IER, Dr. Fitzgerald attended Oregon State University to earn a PhD in Wood Science and Civil Engineering. During and after his PhD program, Dr. Fitzgerald published multiple papers in ASCE and Engineering Structures journals on mass timber connections in shear walls and has presented at the SEI Structures Congress.
Dr. Fitzgerald has continued to act as a peer reviewer for two different engineering journals and is on ASCE’s Wood Design committee. The committee is currently developing a new design guide for direct-displacement design of low-rise wood framed buildings. After earning his Ph.D., Dr. Fitzgerald worked at Ohlin and Reed in Ohio as a consulting engineer. Dr. Fitzgerald then founded Cambium Design LLC, a design and engineering office in Maryland and is licensed in multiple mid-Atlantic states. Prior to founding Cambium Design Dillon provided engineering design and consulting on projects ranging from steel framed libraries, to low rise office buildings, to mass timber homes, and restorations of various historic buildings. Cambium Design LLC continues to offer its Clients premier services focused on structural engineering for timber buildings. Cambium’s designs houses, barns, adaptive reuse, restorations, mass timber, heavy timber, and light frame buildings. He looks forward to meeting you at this webinar graciously hosted by HalfMoon Education.
AIA Info
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AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Wood Frame Design for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour course focuses on the design and construction of wood frame structures for residential and small commercial buildings, focusing on both prescriptive and performance-based approaches. The course explores the history and development of wood as a structural material, building code requirements, and design standards for structural components. The course provides an understanding of vertical and lateral load design, foundation requirements, and lateral bracing for wood structures.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to analyze the development and application of wood design codes, including the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC).
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to evaluate prescriptive design methods for residential structures, focusing on wind, seismic, and foundation requirements.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to apply performance-based design principles, including vertical and lateral load analysis for wood structural components such as joists, girders, and shear walls.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to design wood structural systems for commercial buildings, incorporating materials and components such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and flitch plate girders.
LUs: 6.5
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: Familiarity with structural design
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 12/04/2027
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