x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

education careers

All Episodes

28:36

Upgrading The Documentation Processes With Software

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2023/04/04

In this episode of Timber Talks, we're speaking with Javier Glatt, the founder of Cadmakers about the future of construction documentation. We'll delve into the issues with traditional documentation processes and how software can offer a solution. We'll also discuss the evolution of the digital ecosystem in construction and how new technologies are changing the game. Javier will share his thoughts on what can be automated in the construction process, the future of BIM modeling and its impact on

en

24:37

Automating Design and Fabrication With New Technology

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2023/03/21

In this episode of Timber Talks, we're speaking with Oliver Lang CEO of Intelligent City about the future of construction and building. We'll be discussing the vision behind Oliver's work, the key technological advances being used today with a focus on robotics, the process of construction and how it differs from conventional methods, the hurdles to adoption of this new way of doing things, the balance between standardisation and flexibility, and finally, where Oliver sees the industry heading in

en

12:50

CEFC Timber Building Program - Enabling Finance of...

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2023/03/19

In this episode of Timber Talks, we're speaking with Christina Wijeratne from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation about sustainable construction and building. We'll be discussing the goals of the CEFC, the unique challenges of embodied carbon, the mass timber program and why it was deployed, what the money is for and how people can get involved, the dynamics of lending money for projects, and the future of sustainable construction. Christina will share her knowledge and insights on these critical

en

23:26

Case Study: Mass Timber Innovation Hub at the...

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2023/03/08

In this episode, we're exploring a case study on the Mass Timber Innovation Hub at the University of Newcastle. Our guest is Ali Habibi from Northrop, who was involved in the project and will share his knowledge and experiences. We'll be discussing why timber was chosen, the challenges faced during the project, the differences in the engineer's role for mass timber projects, the modelling and fabrication process, fire compliance and design, and lessons learned across all projects. Finally, Ali will

en

23:20

Pragmatic Approaches to Construction Productivity

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2023/02/26

Today's episode is all about finding practical solutions for construction productivity. We have a special guest, Phil Tondl from Lipman, who will share his knowledge and expertise on the subject. Phil will discuss design team dynamics, the benefits of standardization, and the evolution of documentation in construction. Plus, Phil will give us his thoughts on what the offsite construction ecosystem will look like in the next 5 years. So, sit back, relax and join us for this exciting and informative

en

18:34

Upfront Considerations for Post and Beam

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2023/02/15

Today we have a special guest, Lisa Oliver, Project Director at Holmes ANZ. In this episode, we dive into the world of post and beam construction, and Lisa shares her wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry. We discuss the creation of a high-level guide on post and beam construction, the role of the structural engineer at the beginning of the project, the key items to consider, common pitfalls to watch out for, and the latest innovations in the field. Plus, Lisa gives us a sneak peek into

en

31:27

Timber’s Role in Urban Densification

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/12/19

As the global population continues to grow, our cities are becoming more congested and land is becoming more scarce. In recent years, building extensions has grown as a response to the demands of urban densification and sustainability. A new research project has looked at Urban Densifiaction in a new light with innovative solutions to these complex challenges. Today we’re speaking with Paul Kremer, host of the Mass Timber Construction Podcast (and a lot more) about using mass timber and hybrid

en

14:29

Modular Classrooms

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/12/05

The German International School Sydney consists of preassembled offsite CLT modules. The project aimed to build sustainable, prefabricated classrooms at a cost and time frame equivalent to traditional options whilst achieving the passive house design standard. In this episode we're speaking with Knut Menden, Principal at Betti & Knut Architects about: Why 3D modular was the preferred construction method, The overall costs compared to traditional demountable school designs, The advantages and

en

27:33

Multidisciplinary Approach to Office Buildings

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/11/21

Prefabricated timber buildings require a shift in the design paradigms that are common in construction. Perhaps none more so than the need to have a multidisciplinary approach to professions in order to achieve the high quality and level of detail that is required early on projects. Today we're lucky to be speaking with Nigel Burdon, Technical Director at AECOM about the structural grids, acoustic requirements, compliance pathways, fire design and all of the major issues relating to commercial

en

20:17

The Master Builder Mindset

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/11/07

In the past, structural engineers were typically more involved with the construction and erection of their designs. And this might be preferable for the timber buildings of today. Given that the cost associated with the timber structure is closely tied to connection and erection efficiency, following the Master Builder Mindset can set timber projects up for success. In this episode we're speaking with Leif Johnson the Structural Engineer Director at Structurecraft about the benefits of leveraging

en

18:41

Insuring Tall Timber Buildings

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/10/24

Insurance plays a critical role for any construction project. It particularly plays a key role in the adoption of mass timber systems in mid-rise and high-rise development. In this episode we’re lucky to be speaking with Jacob Concannon a Vice President at Gallagher, who are a global insurance broker who are creating awareness and education about mass timber through the insurance sector. In this episode we discuss the current state of play with mass timber and insurance and how things can be

en

30:27

Energy Efficient and Healthy Buildings

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/10/10

As our buildings are improving in energy efficiency, good envelope design is as important as it has ever been. For a successful holistic design there is a host of items that designers need to consider, that sometimes comes with tradeoffs. In this episode we're speaking to Mark Dewsbury a Lecturer of Architecture and Design at The University of Tasmania about: How our buildings have been improving over time, The tradeoffs between ventilation, durability and sustainabiltiy And best practice design

en

26:34

Eric Tweedle Stadium - Australia’s First Timber Stadium

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/09/26

Eric Tweedle Stadium is a new sports facility, consisting of mass timber with 9.5m cantilevers. This new state-of-the-art community sports pavilion is home to the first-grade Two Blues Rugby Union team, with seating for 750 spectators, and is the first mass-timber framed grandstand structure in Australia. The project won the 2021 Timber Design Award amongst strong competition. In this episode we're speaking with Ivana Simkovic project architect from DWP and Nick Boey the project Engineer from

en

32:52

Industrialised Construction

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/09/12

Industrialised construction encompasses a shift towards of commodisation of construction products and manufacturing processes whilst maintaining architectural intent and flexibility. This has the potential to improve productivity and enable decarbonisation whilst improving the sector's profit margins. In this episode we're speaking with Allan Chalmers (Industrialised Technical Specialist) and Ryan McMahon (Director of Products for Industrialised Construction) about: What is manufacturing informed

en

36:27

Costing Prefabricated Timber Buildings

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/08/29

Engineered timber construction systems are rapidly growing in popularity. With specifiers and developers selecting timber solutions for their triple bottom line benefits, it has never been more important for the cost consulting industry to understand the products available and their cost implications. In this episode we’re speaking with Barry Lynch and Eoin McLoughlin from Logic Group about: The existing top-down data on the costing, What elements go into the “wholistic cost”, And how fast we can

en

29:09

Timber In The National Construction Code

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/08/15

The National Construction Code is Australia's primary set of technical design and construction provisions for buildings. The code has a long complex history, and understanding it is critical to building to an acceptable level of quality and ensure safety. Understanding the compliance pathways is critical for successful timber buildings. And today, we're speaking with Andrew Dunn the CEO of the Timber Development Association about The performance requirements and compliance pathways, How to achieve

en

21:12

William Perkins Case Study - Keys to Rapid Construction

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/08/01

William Perkins High School consists of a significant quantity of exposed wooden structures, enabling the benefits of biophilia for the students and building occupants. Education buildings have the unique challenges, when trying to build in the short windows that sit between teaching periods. Within these windows the building was constructed with an innovative team and creative engineers. In this episode, we’re speaking with Alan Dowdall, the project structural engineer, a timber specialist with

en

18:08

New Research Into Fire Dynamics of Wooden Buildings

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/07/18

Architects are looking to expose wood as much as possible, in order to demonstrate the benefits of sustainability and enable the advantages of biophilia. However, when exposing timber a good understanding of both the fire resistance level of the building elements, and the dynamics of the fuel load are critical to understand. Recent research has unveiled new insights into the safe exposure of wood, isolating items such as amount of encapsulation, location of encapsulation and ventilation. In this

en

47:08

Murdoch University Case Study - Pushing the Limits of...

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/07/04

The New Academic Building is a transformative project for Murdoch University and for the national Higher Education sector more broadly. The project consists of a unique timber structure, over 130 meters long and comprised of four storeys. In this episode we’re speaking with the project team; Edward Berry the Architect from Lyons, Jamie Cook the builder from Multiplex, Pratik Shrestha the Engineer from Aurecon and Mario Busolli a supplier from XLam Dolomiti about; The special focus on building

en

26:42

The Absolute Zero Embodied Carbon Future

WoodSolutions Timber Talks ·

2022/06/20

As our buildings are becoming more operationally efficient, the impacts that are coming from our materials are growing proportionally. Materials make up a significant portion of the greenhouse gas emissions in our buildings. If the government and private companies are going to achieve their goals, it’s a problem that needs to be solved. In this episode we're lucky to be speaking with Ann Austin, the Head of Sustainability Australia at Lendlease about: The unique challenges of absolute zero targets,

en

121 results

Similar Podcasts

Science Talk

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Les dents et dodo

BFMTV

一起读书吧！

一起读书吧！

五分钟心理学

柠檬心理

Rock it - dein Raketenstart in den Tag

Hannes kann es