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- Dec 17, 202432 min
Past & Future of Timber Construction & Goodbye from Adam
This is the final episode of Timber Talks with Adam as host. And its a special final episode with Alastair Woodard who is an industry legend and early mentor of Adam's to bring him into the timber industry. We learn about the past & future of the initiatives that have driven the industry forward. People like Alastair are unsung heroes where when they finally decide to retire, we'll take for granted the tremendous amount of initiative that they bring for the industry. Adam is going all in on CLT Toolbox hence can't hedge his bets staying host of this.
- Dec 3, 202425 min
Scaling Up Mass Timber With Jeremy Church
Starting and scaling a mass timber factory is no small feat. For Timberlink and NeXTimber, Jeremy Church has been there from the beginning, driving their mission to reshape the construction industry with sustainable solutions. In this episode, Jeremy shares what it takes to make a timber project truly successful—from the nuances of design collaboration to the inner workings of a high-performance factory. It's been a long time coming, and we're thrilled to finally have Jeremy on Timber Talks to discuss the critical role suppliers play in transforming the face of construction globally. Don't miss this insightful conversation!
- Nov 19, 202437 min
Mass Timber 2.0
As EWPs in emerging mid-rise markets are maturing, standardised practices are developing. With every year, new learnings are accumulating in the industry. Robbie Svars has 10 years experience and was one of the earliest adopted in Australia. In this episode we talk about the levers to pull in search of cost neutrality & common sense to achieve project objectives. Sometimes a minor change can have a multiple change on cost. Hence understanding these levers can make all of the difference.
- Oct 22, 202445 min
Evolution, Sustainability & Optimisation Of Timber – With Damian Hadley
Over the last few decades there has been meaningful change in the design of timber buildings. There are always a few early adopters in each region who are major contributors to the change and Damian Hadley and his team at Cantilever are amongst them. In this episode we have a wide ranging conversation with Damian about the evolution of the industry, sustainability, optimisation & so much more!
- Oct 8, 202427 min
Optimising & Derisking For Project Success
Nick Hewson has been involved for over a decade in mass timber projects. The challenges have evolved over the years and the industry has come along way. The focus now moves onto moisture during construction as one of the priorities for derisking projects. In this episode we learn from Nick from his decade of experience and how to make projects successful.
- Sep 24, 202422 min
Installation Lessons Learned – What Works And What Doesn't With Woody
Chris Wood is a GM at StandStruct and one of the most experienced influencer installers of timber buildings globally. In this episode we learn from the range of projects that he's been part of. We discuss the things that have made projects successful, but also the things that make a project the occasional disaster. Woody is an industry legend with a lot to learn from!
- Sep 10, 202416 min
The Vision For WoodSolutions
In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Peachy to discuss the future direction of WoodSolutions and their strategic plan. Kevin introduces himself and his role, then explains what WoodSolutions is and its vision. He outlines the major changes in the new strategic plan compared to previous directions, highlighting the goals and aspirations for the future. We explore the biggest opportunities and megatrends in the timber industry, discussing how WoodSolutions plans to capitalize on them. Kevin elaborates on strategies to boost timber competency across the built environment, emphasizing how these efforts will reduce risk and drive market confidence. Ensuring expert advice, skills, and education quality is another priority for WoodSolutions. Kevin discusses specific initiatives in place to support skilling and accreditation within the timber industry. Finally, we discuss how WoodSolutions measures success, providing insights into the metrics and benchmarks used to evaluate the impact of their strategic initiatives.
- Aug 27, 202425 min
Building Extensions - The Optoppen Project
We're in a time of rapid innovation in urban development, driven by the need for sustainable use of space. Today, we're chatting with Kelly Harrison from Whitby Wood. Kelly introduces herself and her role, then delves into the Optoppen Project's mission to transform urban spaces using rooftop extensions. She highlights the benefits of building extensions, such as space optimization and energy efficiency. We discuss the untapped value on rooftops and address concerns about the structural integrity of existing buildings, examining the reliability of data and drawings. Kelly also shares insights into the growing appetite for mass timber in the UK and her vision for the future of timber construction, emphasizing innovations and challenges.
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About WoodSolutions Timber Talks
Timber is becoming known as the building material of the 21st Century. It is strong – a high strength to weight ratio is recently being utilized with innovative developments; it is safe – being both durable and achieving fire ratings; it is sustainable –timber being the most viable option, acting like a carbon sink to reduce the effects of global warming. Research by Mcgraw and Hill suggests that innovation in the construction industry has been stagnant for over 50 years. Timber may provide the productivity gains similar to that of other industries, being suitable for prefabrication and allowing rapid construction cycle times. Timber Talks, provides the latest informative and entertaining information about the best design practices, latest innovations and interesting case studies from the world leading experts in timber design, specification and construction.
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