Mass Timber Tour: Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center

In Pennsylvania’s fast-growing Upper Macungie Township, one of North America’s longest timber spans is being built. This community hub comprises an indoor soccer field, two flex gyms, and an amenity building. Totaling 188,000 square feet, the complex features an innovative yet cost-effective approach to long span structural design.

The focal point is the 130,000-square-foot soccer field. Hybrid glulam-steel portal frames spanning 280 feet – one of the longest timber truss clear-spans in North America – were engineered to meet the architect’s vision of an efficient but visually appealing structure. The basketball court structures were designed with hybrid glulam-steel trusses clear-spanning up to 140 feet, supported by a glulam frame.

Attendees will get an up-close glimpse into the design and construction challenges overcome by the architect, engineer, and contractor to achieve a timber span of this scale.

Please join us for lunch following the tour.

PPE: This is an active jobsite. Accessibility will be limited. PPE required. Please bring your own PPE, a limited amount will be available onsite.

Speaker: Shannon Williams, PE | WoodWorks

Location:

Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center

340 Grange Road

Allentown, PA

Parking available on site

For questions or additional information, please contact:

LeeAnn Charpentier, CMP | [email protected] | (301) 633-0330

Image: Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center / StructureCraft

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