Timber - concept to completion

The ‘why, what and how’ to build using timber frameTimber has been used across the construction sector for many years, but recently, interest in the material has significantly increased due to the environmental and financial benefits which it offers. On 18 March, the Structural Timber Association is holding an event in Manchester exploring the ‘why, what and how’ to build using timber frame technology - from concept to completion.

This event covers all the main aspects of building in timber and is designed mainly for architects, contractors, housebuilders, engineers, and quantity surveyors who have an interest in learning more about using the material for use in upcoming projects.

Each area will be explored in-depth by a range of experts from across the timber and construction industry.

Key information:

Date: 18th March 2015 Venue: Copthorne Hotel Clippers Quay, Salford Quays Manchester, M50 3SN Delegate rates: STA members - FOC Non STA members - £50 plus VAT Book your delegate place: Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment - visit www.structuraltimber.co.uk/events

Sponsored by:

Stewart Milne Timber Systems Kingspan Timber Solutions

Programme:

Exhibitors:

09:30 Registration & Refreshments

10:00 Welcome & Introduction Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive for STA

10:10 Why Presenting the ‘Why Timber Frame’ report written by Tom Williams Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive for STA

Improved performance Martin Milner, Milner Associates

11:10 Refreshments & Networking

11:40 What Fabric First Martin Milner, Milner Associates

Fire Safety/CDM Mhairi Lockwood, HSE Construction Safety Sector

12:40 Lunch & Networking

13:40 Sponsors address Thomas Wiedmer - Actis Insulation

13:50 How Pocket Guide Ian Loughnane, Kingspan Timber Solutions

BIM4Housing Richard Whittaker, Nottingham City Homes

14:50 Keynote address Mohamed Arif, Professor of Sustainablity and Process Management - University of Salford

15:10 Q&A

Kingspan Timber Solutions