Mass Timber in Action: Exclusive Job Site Safety Walk with O-A-K

Mass timber construction brings incredible aesthetic and environmental benefits, but it also introduces unique jobsite safety, rigging, and structural logistics challenges.

Join ASAM and Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (O-A-K) for an exclusive, member-only safety walk-through of Kalamazoo College’s new residential building. 

Led by the O-A-K project team, this walk offers an insider look at how a top-tier general contractor coordinates high-risk activities on a tight campus footprint.

Note: This exclusive event is available to ASAM Members only. Space is limited to maintain site safety and high-quality networking.

What You’ll Gain:

• First-hand exposure to the unique safety protocols, overhead hazards, and tie-off requirements specific to mass timber framing.
• See how O-A-K manages a site on an active college campus.
• Walk the site alongside O-A-K leadership, project managers, and fellow trade partners.

Required PPE:

All attendees must bring their own standard gear to access the active site:

• Hard Hat
• High-Visibility Vest/Clothing
• Safety Glasses
• Steel-Toed Work Boots

Details:

• When: Thursday, June 25 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• Where: Kalamazoo College Project Site | 113 Catherine St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
• Cost: Free – ASAM Members Only
• Parking: Please park along Stuart Street and Woodward Street. Be mindful of local signage and avoid blocking driveways. Note: There is no parking available by the job trailer.