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Atlanta Build Expo 2026

Cobb Galleria Centre - Atlanta, GA

Patrick Schleisman

Patrick Schleisman

Civil Engineer | APA - The Engineered Wood Association

Presenter bio

Pat is based in Atlanta, and covers Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. He has over 40 years of wood product knowledge and experience. He studied civil engineering at Iowa State University, earning a master’s in business administration. He began his career in construction management before transitioning to promoting wood products. Pat has a passion for sustainable design and educating designers, building professionals and code officials on the use of engineered wood products.

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Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Room 5
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Advanced Framing Wood Frame Construction

Advanced Framing Wood Frame Construction explores energy-efficient framing techniques that maintain strength, durability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Participants learn how advanced framing optimizes material use, reduces unnecessary members, minimizes thermal bridging, increases insulation volume, and applies direct load paths. Case studies demonstrate real-world energy and cost savings compared to conventional framing methods in residential wood construction.

Target audience: All building and construction professionals

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