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Five Comparisons To Make With Hybrid Construction

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Description

Construction is always a balancing act when making decisions between differing materials. Material manufacturers are constantly changing their products to gain a strategic edge over their competitors. This often leads to designers and specifiers questioning what is best for their project. This presentation is a result of a study comparing typical steel and hybrid construction. The comparison variables are cost, sustainability, fire protection, vibration and acoustics.

This webinar is provided by the Steel Joist Institute. Participants can earn 1.5 PDHs.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain what variables are important to consider in hybrid construction.
  • Learn how to compare multiple variables in hybrid construction.
  • Identify what building types are favorable for hybrid construction.
  • Understand what building types are favorable for all steel construction.

Speakers

Jake Hohmann

Jake Hohmann, P.E.
Principal, Senior Structural Engineer at KL&A Engineers and Builders

Jake is a structural engineer with over 24 years of experience, specifically in cold-formed steel design, multi-family, and hospitality projects. Jake has served as Engineer of Record on a wide range of technically challenging projects, from high end mountain resorts to long span industrial structures. His focus is on technical development regarding new and innovative structural systems to drive efficiency and quality. Jake is known by his clients as a results-oriented problem solver.

Dean Smith

Dean Smith, AIA
Architect, Principal at SAR+ Architects

Dean discovered his passion for the built environment at an early age and has dedicated his career to the practice of architecture. Since joining SAR+ in 2007, he has played an integral role in the firm’s daily operations, from staffing and project delivery to mentoring teams through the technical execution of complex building projects. Dean’s pursuit of efficient, high-performing design is supported by his deep understanding of building systems, materials, and fabrication methods, and by his ability to seamlessly integrate architectural vision with structural solutions.

As a Principal at SAR+, Dean leads firmwide initiatives to enhance quality assurance, strengthen coordination between architectural and various consultant disciplines, and advance best practices in documentation and project delivery. His leadership reinforces SAR+’s commitment to technical excellence, constructability, and sustainable performance—ensuring every project is both elegantly resolved and rigorously executed.

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