Graduate Research Assistant The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Mass timber products such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) are continuing to establish across the United States. However, CLT constructed of hardwood lumber is still in its infancy. This presentation will discuss the attitudes and perceptions of key stakeholders in the wood and construction industry on the feasibility of hardwood CLT.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will better understand the current attitudes and perceptions of key stakeholders in the wood and construction industry on the viability of hardwood CLT. They will gain a better understanding of the opportunities and barriers of a potential hardwood CLT market in Tennessee. As well as some look into the current research around hardwood CLT compared to softwood CLT.
Participants will gain a better understanding of how key informant interviews can be used in natural resources and forestry research. How key informant interview data can be analyzed for themes and patterns. As well as gain knowledge of potential opportunities and barriers for a future hardwood CLT market in Tennessee.
