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
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
EARLY BIRD PROMO
300€
+ VATEARLY BIRD PROMO
Offer valid until 18th March included. From 19th March the price will rise to 360€ + VAT.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registrations close one week before the event.
16th APRIL
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09:00 - 09:15
WELCOME TO THE SEMINAR (EN)
Sven Stoffels
Rothoschool introduction -
09:15 - 09:45
EUROPEAN TIMBER MARKET (NL)
Eng. Peter Fraanje
Vision, trends and opportunities -
09:45 - 10:30
BENELUX ROUNTABLE DISCUSSION (EN)
Eng. Peter Fraanje, Robbe De Waele, Eng. Bruno Deraedt
Current dynamics and future developments for the timber building sector | Moderator: Prof. Jan-Willem Van De Kuilen -
10:30 - 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
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11:00 - 11:45
TIMBER: MUCH MORE THAN CARBON STORAGE! (EN)
Prof. Jan-Willem Van De Kuilen
Technologies, performances and market advantages for developers and designers -
11:45 - 12:30
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IN TIMBER WITH STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS (EN)
Arch. Arno Goedefroo, Pierre-Olivier Coanon
ALUMEGA detailing for multi-storey timber buildings -
12:30 - 13:30
LUNCH BREAK
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13:30 - 14:15
DESIGNING TIMBER HIGH RISE AND ITS CONTRAINTS (NL)
Eng. Colin Vandewyngaerde
Case studies for multi-storeys buildings -
14:15 - 15:00
PREFABRICATED FOR CHANGE. POWERED BY DIGITAL. (NL)
Eldin Fajkovic
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15:00 - 15:30
COFFEE BREAK
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15:30 – 16:15
HAPPY HYBRID BUILDINGS (NL)
Eng. Roy Crielaard, Arch. Thomas Harms
Architecture and enginners meets like timber meets steel and concrete -
16:15 – 17:00
MOISTURE MATTERS (NL)
Anke Blommaert
Academic research on hygroscopic behaviour in CLT structures -
19:00
CONNECT & DINE: NETWORKING EVENING
17th APRIL
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09:00 – 09:45
WOOD SWELLING AND TIMBER-STEEL CONNECTIONS (EN)
Pierre-Olivier Coanon
Risks and solutions for building sites -
09:45 - 10:30
NEXT GENERATION BIO-BASED MATERIALS (NL)
Arch. Anja Verdonk
Natural solutions for resilient designs of the future -
10:30 - 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
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11:00 - 11:45
REAL-WORLD STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING GREEN (EN)
Eng. Benoît Hargot
How to deliver successful and truly sustainable timber projects -
11:45 - 12:30
TIMBER BUILDINGS AND THE HUMAN BRAIN (EN)
Filip De Jaeger
Insights from current research on neurophysiological responses to timber spaces -
12:30 - 12:45
CONCLUSION OF THE SEMINAR
Sven Stoffels
final speech to be defined -
12:45 – 13:45
CLOSING NETWORKING LUNCH