Structural building components, including metal plate connected wood trusses, offer efficient and cost-effective solutions for residential and light-frame commercial construction. However, successfully incorporating these components into a building design requires a clear understanding of the delegated design process and the roles of the engineer of record (EOR), truss designer, and component manufacturer. This session will examine how structural engineers can effectively integrate trusses into their projects by clearly defining design criteria in construction documents, coordinating with delegated designers, and reviewing truss submittals for compatibility with the overall structural system. Guidance from the International Building Code (IBC), ANSI/TPI 1, and industry resources such as SBCA’s BCSI guide will be used to highlight best practices that reduce ambiguity, improve coordination, and help ensure truss systems perform as intended.
Presented by: Greg Greenlee, P.E., Technical Director, SBCA
Greg Greenlee, P.E., is the Technical Director for SBCA and is a registered professional engineer with over 30 years of experience. He has worked as a structural engineer for both design firms and a manufacturing company. His experience covers a wide variety of structural building design, participation in professional organizations, code development committees, product development, and structural component design. Additionally, Greg has worked in quality assurance, process development, and process improvements in manufacturing and production environments.
