Provider name

BC Wood Specialties Group

 Presenter name

Oliver Tritten

 Title of Learning Activity

Innovations in Prefabricated Wall & Roof Panel Systems for Wood Construction

Course Number

BCW-20251008

 Credits

AIBC 1 Core LU, AIA 1 LU, BC Housing 1 CPD Informal

 Length of Activity

1.0 Hour (60 minutes)

 Date of Activity

February 26th 2026, 10AM-11AMPST

 Method of Delivery

Live Webinar

 Presentation Location

Virtual

Activity Summary

Prefabricated wall and roof panels are transforming wood construction by improving speed, cost efficiency, and quality control. This session examines how building in a controlled, climatized facility protects materials, ensures precision, and reduces weather-related delays. Attendees will discover the structural benefits of prefabricated systems, including enhanced integrity, performance, and energy efficiency. Specialty wall and panel systems will be reviewed, along with practical applications for residential and commercial projects. Through examples, participants will gain insight into how prefabrication can streamline timelines, reduce risk, and deliver superior results, equipping them to confidently incorporate these innovations into future builds.

This session will be presented by an industry professional from OT Timber Frames.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the benefits of prefabricating wall and roof panels, including improvements in speed of construction, cost efficiency, and overall quality control.
2. Recognize the advantages of assembling structures in a climatized facility rather than on-site, minimizing weather-related delays and material degradation.
3. Discover how prefabricated systems enhance structural integrity and meet or exceed performance requirements for wood buildings.
4. Review and discuss specialty wall and panel systems, establishing best practices for their integration into residential and commercial projects.

Presenter Qualifications

Oliver Tritten, Founder, OT Timber Frames Ltd.

The beginning of Oliver’s career in the timber works industry started in 1990 back in Switzerland, he spent 5 years in practical applications, and then was indentured for a formal 3-year apprenticeship in European Timber Framing. Upon completion of his apprenticeship and university preparation courses, he continued his education by attending university, studying applied sciences, and graduating in 2002 with a Technical Master Timber Framer Diploma.

Ready to take the next step, he moved to Canada in 2003, studying the art of handcrafted log building from a leading log building company. After a few years of heading up their timber frame operation; Oliver began his journey to start OT Timber Frames ltd, founding it in 2009. His vision was to specialize in quality, creative, solid, and unique timber frame building systems, accents, and structures.

Oliver has now built up the incredible company that OT Timber Frames Ltd is today, and has since brought on a team of talented and skilled craftsmen with the mission to deliver excellence in every project.