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DESIGN TIMBER IN THE TROPICS - MALAYSIA

DESIGN TIMBER IN THE TROPICS - MALAYSIA

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02 November 2026
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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The goal is to learn how to build a timber structure in a workmanlike manner in the Tropics.

Real case studies, challanges and solutions, innovations, protection of the costruction site, corrosion resistance and many other fundamental tips to avoid issues in the design and costruction phase.

Explore the potential of Mass Timber architecture in Tropics and don't stay behind.

The course takes place in an area where timber is quickly becoming part of the culture. It is quite a unique chance to get a wide knowledge on the theory and practice of a timber buildings in the Tropics.

CONTENTS

Explore different construction systems (Hybrid structures, CLT, Glulam) and find out from case studies and examples how to successfully use timber for your designs. Understand the advantages of the different connections, the installation methods, the structural and fire resistance. Also the following content will be fully explored: waterproofing, airtightness and wind tightness, acoustic solutions for timber structures, the laying and choice of membranes and the correct taping to avoid durability issues.

The main topics are followed by practical laboratories.

  • Innovative connections
  • Waterproofing and airtightness
  • Hybrid structures
  • Design in the tropics: corrosion, UV, protection of the construction site
  • Case studies and practical experiences

AUDIENCE

  • Carpenters / woodworker / timber enthusiast who want to get a deeper know-how on timber construction, governing well both theory and practice.

  • Construction companies who want to train their workers through a practical and theoretical course (avoiding or reducing time-consuming training on the construction site).

  • Construction foremen and project managers.

  • Designers, professionals, architects, engineers, who want to touch the timber building site and understand its construction details.

  • Students and those looking to get into the world of mass timber construction.

MORE INFO

For more information contact:

Hazrina: +60 17-217 8183

Yazmin: +60 19-345 5546

Ken: +60 12-949 2400

SPEAKERS

  • Mario Kurniadi
    Rothoblaas
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  • Eng.   Nicolò Leccardi
    Rothoblaas
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  • Tan Ken Chean
    Rothoblaas
  • Prof. Dr.  Zakiah Ahmad
    Universiti Teknologi MARA
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REGISTRATION

Choose the option that suits you

    INDUSTRY & EXTERNAL ACADEMICS

    Includes:

    • technical training

    • coffee breaks

    • lunch

    • gadgets

    • certificate of attendance

    300RM

    + VAT

    NON-UITM STUDENTS

    Includes:

    • technical training

    • coffee breaks

    • lunch

    • gadgets

    • certificate of attendance

    150RM

    + VAT

    UITM LECTURERS / STAFF

    Includes:

    • technical training

    • coffee breaks

    • lunch

    • gadgets

    • certificate of attendance

    150RM

    + VAT

    UITM STUDENTS

    Includes:

    • technical training

    • coffee breaks

    • lunch

    • gadgets

    • certificate of attendance

    50RM

    + VAT

By clicking "Sign Up", you will be taken to the university's registration page, where you can complete your registration. Please select the option corresponding to your category.

The university will also handle the invoicing process.

2nd NOVEMBER

  • 08:15 - 08:30

    REGISTRATION

  • 08:30 - 09:00

    WELCOME SPEECH & INTRODUCTION OF THE COURSE

  • 09:00 - 09:45

    THE POTENTIAL OF MASS TIMBER IN THE TROPICS

    Quick re-introduction of CLT, Glulam, Wood Species. References in Malaysia, South East Asia, Asia, APAC

    Eng. Nicolò Leccardi - Rothoblaas, Mario Kurniadi - Rothoblaas, Prof. Dr. Zakiah Ahmad - Universiti Teknologi MARA

  • 09:45 - 10:45

    CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS TO DESIGN MASS TIMBER IN THE TROPICS

    Eng. Nicolò Leccardi - Rothoblaas

  • 10:45 - 11:00

    COFFEE BREAK

  • 11:00 - 12:30

    HYBRID STRUCTURES: WHERE EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE MEET ARCHITECTURAL BEAUTY

    Eng. Nicolò Leccardi - Rothoblaas

  • 12:30 - 14:00

    LUNCH & PRAYER

  • 14:00 - 14:45

    SPECIAL LECTURE BY PROF. DR. ZAKIAH AHMAD

    Experience, Recent Developments and Future in Mass Timber Structures in Malaysia

    Prof. Dr. Zakiah Ahmad - Universiti Teknologi MARA

  • 14:45 - 15:30

    FIRE DESIGN OF TIMBER STRUCTURES

    Engineering the structures and connections to achieve fire Resistance with practical examples

    Eng. Nicolò Leccardi - Rothoblaas

  • 15:30 - 16:00

    EXPERIENCE 1: WATERPROOFING & FIRE

    Eng. Nicolò Leccardi - Rothoblaas, Tan Ken Chean - Rothoblaas

  • 16:00 - 16:30

    EXPERIENCE 2: ACOUSTICS

    Eng. Nicolò Leccardi - Rothoblaas

  • 16:30 - 17:00

    CLOSING SESSION

    Q&A, Closing Remarks, Group Photo
  • 17:00 - 17:30

    COFFEE & NETWORKING