On this episode of Timber Talks, we sit down with Rob De Brincat, Head of Strategy and Business Development at Viridi. Rob shares his expertise on the topic of mass timber and its potential for becoming a mainstream construction material. We dive deep into the topic and discuss the importance of team collaboration, as well as the critical things that need to be done right from the beginning of projects.    If you want to learn more about designing or building with timber, I recommend you go to the WoodSolutions Website and download the Technical Design Guides:  https://www ..read more

In this episode of WoodSolutions Timber Talks, we sit down with Ninotschka Titchkosky, co-CEO of BVN, to discuss the groundbreaking Atlassian Tower. As the world's tallest timber building, the Atlassian Tower in Sydney, Australia, stands as a testament to the potential of sustainable construction and design. Join us as we delve into the journey of creating this remarkable structure.  Throughout our conversation, we explore the intricate process of designing the world's tallest timber building, from conception to completion, and the critical components that must be in place from the very b ..read more

 In this episode of Timber Talks, we're speaking with Javier Glatt, the founder of Cadmakers about the future of construction documentation. We'll delve into the issues with traditional documentation processes and how software can offer a solution. We'll also discuss the evolution of the digital ecosystem in construction and how new technologies are changing the game. Javier will share his thoughts on what can be automated in the construction process, the future of BIM modeling and its impact on offsite construction, and much more. Get ready for an informative and engaging conversation on ..read more

In this episode of Timber Talks, we're speaking with Oliver Lang CEO of Intelligent City about the future of construction and building. We'll be discussing the vision behind Oliver's work, the key technological advances being used today with a focus on robotics, the process of construction and how it differs from conventional methods, the hurdles to adoption of this new way of doing things, the balance between standardisation and flexibility, and finally, where Oliver sees the industry heading in the next 5 years. Oliver will share his knowledge and insights on these critical topics and provid ..read more

In this episode of Timber Talks, we're speaking with Christina Wijeratne from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation about sustainable construction and building. We'll be discussing the goals of the CEFC, the unique challenges of embodied carbon, the mass timber program and why it was deployed, what the money is for and how people can get involved, the dynamics of lending money for projects, and the future of sustainable construction. Christina will share her knowledge and insights on these critical topics and provide a unique perspective on the role of financing in sustainable construction. Thi ..read more

In this episode, we're exploring a case study on the Mass Timber Innovation Hub at the University of Newcastle. Our guest is Ali Habibi from Northrop, who was involved in the project and will share his knowledge and experiences. We'll be discussing why timber was chosen, the challenges faced during the project, the differences in the engineer's role for mass timber projects, the modelling and fabrication process, fire compliance and design, and lessons learned across all projects. Finally, Ali will give us his thoughts on how he sees the future of mass timber construction evolving. This is a m ..read more

Today's episode is all about finding practical solutions for construction productivity. We have a special guest, Phil Tondl from Lipman, who will share his knowledge and expertise on the subject. Phil will discuss design team dynamics, the benefits of standardization, and the evolution of documentation in construction. Plus, Phil will give us his thoughts on what the offsite construction ecosystem will look like in the next 5 years. So, sit back, relax and join us for this exciting and informative conversation with Phil Tondl on Timber Talks.  ..read more

Today we have a special guest, Lisa Oliver, Project Director at Holmes ANZ. In this episode, we dive into the world of post and beam construction, and Lisa shares her wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry. We discuss the creation of a high-level guide on post and beam construction, the role of the structural engineer at the beginning of the project, the key items to consider, common pitfalls to watch out for, and the latest innovations in the field. Plus, Lisa gives us a sneak peek into what she's currently working on and what exciting projects she has in the pipeline. So, join us ..read more

As the global population continues to grow, our cities are becoming more congested and land is becoming more scarce. In recent years, building extensions has grown as a response to the demands of urban densification and sustainability. A new research project has looked at Urban Densifiaction in a new light with innovative solutions to these complex challenges. Today we’re speaking with Paul Kremer, host of the Mass Timber Construction Podcast (and a lot more) about using mass timber and hybrid construction to create sustainable and socially connected communities. If you want to learn more abou ..read more

The German International School Sydney consists of preassembled offsite CLT modules. The project aimed to build sustainable, prefabricated classrooms at a cost and time frame equivalent to traditional options whilst achieving the passive house design standard. In this episode we're speaking with Knut Menden, Principal at Betti & Knut Architects about: Why 3D modular was the preferred construction method, The overall costs compared to traditional demountable school designs, The advantages and possibilities around repeatability, And so much more! If you want to learn more about designing o ..read more