Cut the Callbacks: Optimizing Floor System Performance with Engineered Wood Products

This video-based eLearning course introduces you to engineered wood products, or EWPs, used in floor systems, and provides a thorough exploration of the key factors affecting floor system performance.

Non-Member Cost :

Online

100

25% off for CHBA BC members – learn more here

CPD Points:

1.5

BC Housing Competency Area:

Construction Technology

Time Commitment:

1.5 hours

Delivery Method:

Online (via eLearning)

Course Description

This course was produced in association with APA, The Engineered Wood Association, and provides insights into how to identify and address key factors through effective design strategies that can be used to produce engineered wood floor systems with exceptional reliability and long-lasting performance.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand Effective Design Strategies that can be applied to enhance the structural performance and serviceability of EWP floor systems.
Recognize Common Pitfalls in floor system design that lead to callbacks, and learn how to avoid them through proactive planning.
Apply Best Practices for optimizing material selection, system coordination, and detailing to create efficient, high-performance floor systems with minimal field issues.
Identify APA tools, resources, and technical support the provide guidance on product selection, design decisions, and jobsite implementation.

*The content from this elearning course was converted from a webinar held on February 4, 2026. Builders who attended the webinar cannot receive CPD points by taking this course.

Course Format

Online

All online courses require successful completion of the following components:

Review all course materials in full

Course Material

All course materials are contained directly within the online course modules.

on demand