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.
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
The seminar will be held mainly in English, with some sessions possibly delivered in Dutch.
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
Rothoschool introduction
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09:15 - 09:45
EUROPEAN TIMBER MARKET
Vision, trends and opportunities
Eng. Peter Fraanje - Built by Nature -
09:45 - 10:30
BENELUX ROUNTABLE DISCUSSION
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!
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
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
Case studies for multi-storeys buildings
Eng. Colin Vandewyngaerde - RTB+PLUS -
14:15 - 15:00
PREFABRICATED FOR CHANGE. POWERED BY DIGITAL.
Eldin Fajkovic - The New Makers -
15:00 - 15:30
COFFEE BREAK
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15:30 – 16:15
HAPPY HYBRID BUILDINGS
Architecture and enginners meets like timber meets steel and concrete
Eng. Roy Crielaard - Arup -
16:15 – 17:00
MOISTURE MATTERS
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
Risks and solutions for building sites
Pierre-Olivier Coanon - Rothoblaas -
09:45 - 10:30
NEXT GENERATION BIO-BASED MATERIALS
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
How to deliver successful and truly sustainable timber projects
Eng. Benoît Hargot - WOW engineering -
11:45 - 12:30
CONCLUSION OF THE SEMINAR
final speech to be defined
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12:30 – 13:30
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