Five Comparisons To Make With Hybrid Construction

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.

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.

Presented: 2026
Presenters:
Jake Hohmann, P.E.
Principal, Senior Structural Engineer at KL&A Engineers and Builders

Dean Smith, AIA
Architect, Principal at SAR+ Architects