Learn some practical skills for designing and building using large timber elements and frames in Australian tall buildings.
This free seminar will showcase the latest innovative approaches for tall buildings in Australia using large timber structural elements such as Cross Laminated timber (CLT), Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Glulam timber framed systems. Experienced construction professionals will speak on specific project structural and aesthetic design, costing and connections and timber composite floors to meet market, acoustic and fire requirements.
This seminar is a must for all building and design professionals including architects, engineers, building designers, certifiers, developers, builders, regulators and educators.
Cost: Free for all design and building professionals
Date: Tuesday 21st June 2016
Venue:
Time: 12.45 for 1.00pm - 5.00pm
CPD: CPD certificates of attendance available for all professions. 3.5 formal CPD points available for architects.
1.00 pm Welcome
Welcome & WoodSolutions Updates - Fred Moshiri – Timber Development Association
Guidelines for Economical CLT Designs - Robert De Brincat, XLAM Australia
Combining Timber Systems (CLT, panelised, timber frames) to achieve greater design efficiencies - George Konstandakos, Timber Building Systems & George Dolezal , Meyer Timber
Designing Modern Timber Connectors - Michael Koneig, SPAX Pacific
CLT Use and Construction - Bernward Bucheler, Sustainable Building Resources Pty Ltd
The Next Generation of Connections in Timber Structures - Silvia Pugnaloni, Rotho Blaas
5.00 pm End
Afternoon Tea will be held between 3pm and 3.30pm