26-10-2023
Episode 2 - Shawn Keyes
Join Trevor as he sits down with Shawn Keyes, the dynamic Executive Director of Wood WORKS! BC. A seasoned structural engineer with a rich background in structural consulting, business administration, and project management, Shawn boasts an impressive trajectory that led him to helm Wood WORKS! BC in 2022. From shaping operational strategy at a leading design firm to pioneering timber projects across Canada, Shawn's vast experience is evident. With professional engineering licenses in BC, AB, and ON, and a prominent seat on the BC Government’s Mass Timber Advisory Council, Shawn is academically fortified with a Bachelor of Engineering Science from the University of Western Ontario, a Master of Engineering from Carleton University, and is on his pursuit towards an MBA from UBC Sauder School of Business. In this 20-minute segment, we delve deep into Shawn’s passionate advocacy for sustainable building. Discover how his bold vision for Wood WORKS! BC is propelling innovations and amplifying the adoption of wood construction, not just in BC but beyond. Together, we'll unpack the pivotal role of mass timber in the housing sector, touch upon the evolving landscape of embodied carbon goals, and reflect on the modern-day significance of tradeshows. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with a leader who's steering the wood construction arena towards a sustainable future.