In the latest Timber Talks podcast series, our host Adam Jones has an exciting line up of guests that you won’t want to miss. Hear from the CEO at Intelligent City Oliver Lang on what’s happening in robotics and mass timber; Anthony Lam, President at Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat on Tall Timber Buildings and Co-CEO of BVN and lead architect for the new Atlassian headquarters Ninotschka Titchkosky just to name a few!
Series six kicks off with a dive into the world of post and beam construction. Guest Lisa Oliver, Project Director at Holmes ANZ shares her wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry. She discusses with Adam 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 what she's currently working on and the exciting projects she has in the pipeline.
Episode two of the series is all about finding practical solutions for construction productivity. Adam talks with special guest, Phil Tondl, Group Manager - Design and Innovation from Lipman, who shares his knowledge and expertise in efficiency. Phil discusses design team dynamics, the benefits of standardization, and the evolution of documentation in construction. Phil reveals his predictions about what the offsite construction ecosystem will look like in the next 5 years.
The latest episode is an in-depth interview with Ali Habibi, Principal / Structural Section Manager from Northrop. Ali and Adam explore a case study on the Mass Timber Innovation Hub at the University of Newcastle. Ali shares his experience and knowledge on the project and discusses why timber was chosen, the challenges the team faced, 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. The episode rounds out with Ali sharing his thoughts on how he sees the future of mass timber construction evolving. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of sustainable construction and building.
Timber Talks is brought to you by WoodSolutions and host, Australian engineer Adam Jones. Delivering the latest information and news about the best timber design practices, latest innovations, interesting case studies and interviews with world leading experts in timber design, specification and construction.
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