WoodSolutions Expert Nick Hewson presents for the Engineers Australia Industry Partners Series on Efficient design for better timber buildings.
Overview
Join us to hear from industry experts on how to leverage design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) thinking in your next commercial timber project to deliver more cost-effective and better timber buildings. Timber is a unique and sustainable material for many buildings, but it is sometimes viewed as an expensive option compared to more conventional alternatives. The timber supply chain is unique and understanding its characteristics is vital to be able to tune your design to something that is efficient and simple to procure. Small details and decisions can have huge ramifications in cost. By being more informed on the whole process, we can help make timber buildings more commonplace by designing to fit the material.
Key messages
- Understanding the different supply chains in timber and how they impact the structural and fire design for your building
- Be able to confidently design timber and understanding where and how the supply chain can assist
- Learn how to think like a contractor when it comes to connections and how to install your timber buildings faster
Who should attend
This webinar is relevant for anyone working in the building and construction sector.
You do not need to be an Engineers Australia member to attend.
Speaker
Nick Hewson
Director, Arboralis and WoodSolutions Expert
With over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, Nick is a chartered structural engineer and timber engineering expert. He has led diverse projects, from domestic renovations to multi-billion dollar civil and structural developments in the UK and Australia. As the director and founder of Arboralis, a consultancy specializing in innovative timber solutions, he is passionate about promoting timber's role in a low-carbon future and he co-founded Timber DiaLog, a community organization supporting timber use in Australian construction. Nick has a strong background in engineered wood products and structural dynamics and have contributed to multiple publications on timber design.