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Growing Timber Connections hopes to inspire South Africans to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of construction.
2024 Timber Construction Conference
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The 2024 Timber Construction Conference promises to be even bigger with numerous industrial partners, industry experts and thought leaders joining us.
We encourage all those who are interested in timber construction and sustainable design practices to join us.
We are fully booked.
The event will take place on 10 September 2024 and be held at the prestigious Future Africa Campus.
DATE: 10 September 2024
REGISTRATION: R950 per person
TIME: 07:45 for 08:00 – 16:30
VENUE: Future Africa Main Auditorium
Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria, South St, Koedoespoort 456-Jr, Pretoria, 0186
You can register on the Pretoria Institute for Architecture’s (PIA) website.
If you aren’t a PIA member, click on “BOOK NOW”, and in the “Practice” and “SACAP Number” boxes type either “N/A” or “0”.
The Conference is ECSA CPD Pre-Validated for 1 CPD point (Validation Number: P008102/2024)
The Conference’s SACAP CPD validation is being processed.
For more information on how to be part of the Timber Construction Conference please contact Schalk Grobbelaar or Christo van der Hoven
The Timber Construction Conference is an annual event organised by the University of Pretoria in partnership with the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (dtic) and the Pretoria Institute for Architecture (PIA), and York Timbers. The event features knowledge-sharing and networking sessions with exhibitions by industry leaders.
“We aim to uncover the remarkable benefits of timber as a construction material, from its sustainability and versatility to its aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency. Together, let us shape the future of sustainable building practices in South Africa.”
— Schalk Grobbelaar, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering & Technology Management and Chairperson of the York Timbers Chair in Wood Structural Engineering
The conference aims to promote the widespread adoption of timber construction throughout South Africa, highlighting the numerous benefits and exploring the potential of timber construction. The conference brings together industry experts, government officials, and thought leaders to share their knowledge, insights, and experiences. This event promises to be an enlightening and collaborative gathering and features engaging presentations, panel discussions, and an exciting exhibition, providing a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and exploring the latest innovations in timber construction.
Programme
2024 Timber Construction Exhibition
The 2024 Timber Construction Exhibition enables organisations to exhibit their capabilities. The intention is to share knowledge, network and create opportunities.
We encourage all those who are involved in the timber construction value chain to participate in the exhibition.
The event will take place on 10 September 2024 and be held at the prestigious Future Africa Campus.
DATE: 10 September 2024
TIME: 07:45 for 08:00 – 16:30
VENUE: Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria, South St, Koedoespoort 456-Jr, Pretoria, 0186
For more information on how to be part of the Timber Construction Exhibition please contact Schalk Grobbelaar
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Exhibitors
Highlights from the 2023 Timber Construction Conference
The inaugural Timber Construction Conference, themed “Growing Timber Connections”, occurred on 12 September 2023 and was held at Future Africa Pretoria. The Conference was considered a significant success, and the second event promises to build on the first and increase connectivity and collaboration between interested parties.
