Inspiring and informative - with leading speakers and case studies
If you design, specify, install or inspect timber framing or flooring for residential projects this is a must-attend event. Listen to the industry leaders to be inspired, ensure your framing knowledge is up-to-date, explore the economics of timber framing, as well as gain a better understanding of modern timber flooring design and installation.
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PROGRAM
Residential design case studies
Richard Cole - Principal, Richard Cole Architecture
Angophora House / Cottage Point House / Hilltop House
WoodSolutions & NCC Update
Stephen Mitchell, WoodSolutions
Bushfire BAL app / CAD drawings / NCC update / Ask an Expert
Designing “out of the ordinary” residential jobs
Ian Hayward - National Design Services Manager, Pryda Australia
Truss and frame design outside the scope of AS1684 / Cost and benefits compared to steel
New timber developments in residential construction
George Dolezal - Principal Engineer, Meyer Timber
Timber framed townhouses and villas / Use of LSL (laminated strand lumber) in concentrated load studs / High strength lintels
Design considerations for avoiding common timber flooring problems
David Hayward - Technical Manager, Aust. Timber Flooring Association
Specification / installation / finishing / Q & A
Speaker Profiles
Richard Cole - Principal, Richard Cole Architecture
Richard Cole completed his degrees with First Class Honour from the University of Sydney in 1990 before working with Peter Stutchbury, Paul Berkemeier, Hassell and MFA. Starting up Richard Cole Architecture in 1998 he pursues, through his projects, the poetics of construction and the ways in which we choose to dwell. Richard also has a keen interest in woodwork and fine furniture making.
George Dolezal - Principal Engineer, Meyer Timber
George has over 15 years of experience in timber design with expertise in residential and commercial building solutions using engineered wood products, including fire and acoustics aspects. He has also assessed, developed and commercialised overseas timber technologies for use in Australian building.
Ian Hayward - National Design Services Manager, Pryda Australia
Ian is an engineer with over 20 years experience in timber truss and wall frame design and installation.
David Hayward – Technical Manager – Australian Timber Flooring Association
David is an engineer who has worked in the timber and timber flooring industries for more than 25 years. Now with ATFA he undertakes research work as well as training and promotion of sound flooring practice through the development of various technical publications. David is frequently called upon to inspect and report on flooring performance issues which at times has taken him throughout Australia and overseas. He is valued throughout the industry for his knowledge in timber flooring and his willingness to share this with others.
Stephen Mitchell - WoodSolutions
WoodSolutions is an Australian timber industry program to assist design and building professionals to specify and build with timber products. Stephen is a qualified trainer and experienced presenter on many technical aspects of timber.