We invite you to take part in a short survey exploring current practices, challenges, and opportunities in hybrid steel–timber construction—particularly steel-framed buildings with timber floors.

The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete and can be accessed here: Survey Link

This survey is part of a Royal Society-funded collaboration (IES\R1\251042) between the University of Surrey (UK) and the University of British Columbia (Canada). The project aims to capture region-specific insights into design, detailing, and construction, while also developing a shared database of steel–timber floor tests and numerical models. This database will support the creation of future design guidelines for these innovative systems.

The University of British Columbia is a partner of the ARC Advance Timber Hub, contributing to research projects such as:

• Project 1.3: New Hybrid Load Bearing System as an Incremental Step Towards the Adoption of Timber in Buildings

• Project 1.4: Fire Safety Design of Open Plan Timber Compartments

All responses are anonymous. However, participants may choose to leave their email address to receive project updates and a complimentary copy of the recent 300-page state-of-the-art review on steel–timber–(concrete) structures.

If you could also please share this invitation with colleagues who may be interested. Thank you for your time and support in advancing sustainable construction practices.