MASS TIMBER SEMINAR BENELUX
Two markets, one vision: integrating technical expertise and production capabilities between Belgium and the Netherlands
Up to 20 days before course start: 100% refund
From 19 to 10 days before course start: 50% refund
Up to 9 days before course start: no refund
Information
Attending the Mass Timber Seminar means engaging with the latest technological developments in timber construction. We will deepen key topics shaping the present and future of the industry: sustainable design, moisture management, and real-world case studies.
The “challenge” between Belgium and the Netherlands will highlight unique opportunities: complementary expertise and synergies to cultivate for an increasingly attractive and high-quality market.
The seminar will be held mainly in Dutch, with some sessions possibly delivered in English.
CONTENTS
- High-level, real case studies, practical solutions to deal with on-site challenges, and key topics for the future
- Sustainability and circularity can become strategic levers for your business, as well as for our planet
- The seminar is a unique opportunity to learn from emerging trends, share experiences, and build synergies that go beyond borders
AUDIENCE
This seminar is aimed at:
- industry professionals who want to explore the opportunities in timber construction market in Belgium and the Netherlands
- designers and engineers interested in engaging with real case studies where sustainability, quality and safety come together
- technical specialists seeking to stay up to date with industry trends to remain competitive in the future of construction
SPEAKERS
REGISTRATION
Choose the option that suits you
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EARLY BIRD PROMO
Full access to our highly technical seminar, including coffee breaks, lunches and a special networking dinner… all at an unbeatable price!
300€ + VAT
EARLY BIRD PROMO
Offer valid until 15th March included. From 16th March the price will rise to 360€ + VAT.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registrations close one week before the event.
Programme
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09:00 - 09:15
WELCOME TO THE SEMINAR (EN)
Rothoschool introduction
Sven Stoffels - Rothoblaas -
09:15 - 09:45
EUROPEAN TIMBER MARKET (NL)
Vision, trends and opportunities
Eng. Peter Fraanje - Built by Nature -
09:45 - 10:30
BENELUX ROUNTABLE DISCUSSION (EN)
Current dynamics and future developments for the timber building sector | Moderator: Prof. Jan-Willem Van De Kuilen
Eng. Peter Fraanje - Built by Nature Robbe De Waele - Hout Info Bois Eng. Bruno Deraedt - SymbioAE -
10:30 - 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
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11:00 - 11:45
TIMBER: MUCH MORE THAN CARBON STORAGE! (EN)
Technologies, performances and market advantages for developers and designers
Prof. Jan-Willem Van De Kuilen - Technische Universität München -
11:45 - 12:30
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IN TIMBER WITH STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS (EN)
ALUMEGA detailing for multi-storey timber buildings
Arch. Arno Goedefroo - Goedefroo architects Pierre-Olivier Coanon - Rothoblaas -
12:30 - 13:30
LUNCH BREAK
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13:30 - 14:15
DESIGNING TIMBER HIGH RISE AND ITS CONTRAINTS (NL)
Case studies for multi-storeys buildings
Eng. Colin Vandewyngaerde - RTB+PLUS -
14:15 - 15:00
PREFABRICATED FOR CHANGE. POWERED BY DIGITAL. (NL)
Eldin Fajkovic - The New Makers -
15:00 - 15:30
COFFEE BREAK
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15:30 – 16:15
HAPPY HYBRID BUILDINGS (NL)
Architecture and enginners meets like timber meets steel and concrete
Eng. Roy Crielaard - Arup -
16:15 – 17:00
MOISTURE MATTERS (NL)
Academic research on hygroscopic behaviour in CLT structures
Anke Blommaert - Universiteit Gent -
19:00
CONNECT & DINE: NETWORKING EVENING
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09:00 – 09:45
WOOD SWELLING AND TIMBER-STEEL CONNECTIONS (EN)
Risks and solutions for building sites
Pierre-Olivier Coanon - Rothoblaas -
09:45 - 10:30
NEXT GENERATION BIO-BASED MATERIALS (NL)
Natural solutions for resilient designs of the future
Arch. Anja Verdonk - Natrufied -
10:30 - 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
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11:00 - 11:45
REAL-WORLD STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING GREEN (EN)
How to deliver successful and truly sustainable timber projects
Eng. Benoît Hargot - WOW engineering -
11:45 - 12:30
TIMBER BUILDINGS AND THE HUMAN BRAIN (EN)
Insights from current research on neurophysiological responses to timber spaces
Filip De Jaeger - Fedustria -
12:30 - 12:45
CONCLUSION OF THE SEMINAR
final speech to be defined
Sven Stoffels - Rothoblaas -
12:45 – 13:45
CLOSING NETWORKING LUNCH
Up to 20 days before course start: 100% refund
From 19 to 10 days before course start: 50% refund
Up to 9 days before course start: no refund