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.
The event is officially accredited by the Constructeursregister. Structural engineers from the Netherlands receive 5 Knowledge Points upon participation.
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
FULL TICKET
360€
+ VATHOTEL
If you wish to stay nearby, Hotel Van der Valk Park Lane offers our participants a 15% discount on the daily rate. Simply use promo code PLA-ROTHO26 when booking online.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registrations close one week before the event.
16th APRIL
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09:00 - 09:30
WELCOME TO THE SEMINAR (EN)
Rothoschool introductionSven Stoffels
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09:30 - 10:30
BENELUX ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION (NL)
Current dynamics and future developments for the timber building sector | Moderator: Prof. Jan-Willem Van De KuilenRobbe De Waele, Eng. Bruno Deraedt, Prof. Jan-Willem Van De Kuilen, Johan Paul Borreman
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10:30 - 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
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11:00 - 11:45
TIMBER: MUCH MORE THAN CARBON STORAGE! (EN)
Technologies, performances and market advantages for developers and designersProf. Jan-Willem Van De Kuilen
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11:45 - 12:30
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IN TIMBER WITH STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS (EN)
ALUMEGA detailing for multi-storey timber buildingsArch. Arno Goedefroo, Pierre-Olivier Coanon
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12:30 - 13:30
LUNCH BREAK
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13:30 - 14:15
DESIGNING TIMBER HIGH RISE AND ITS CONTRAINTS (NL)
Case studies for multi-storeys buildingsEng. Colin Vandewyngaerde
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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)
Architecture and enginners meets like timber meets steel and concreteEng. Roy Crielaard, Arch. Thomas Harms
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16:15 – 17:00
MOISTURE MATTERS (NL)
Academic research on hygroscopic behaviour in CLT structuresAnke Blommaert
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19:00
CONNECT & DINE: NETWORKING EVENING AT "DE NEGEN VATEN" RESTAURANT
17th APRIL
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09:00 – 09:45
WOOD SWELLING AND TIMBER-STEEL CONNECTIONS (EN)
Risks and solutions for building sitesPierre-Olivier Coanon
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09:45 - 10:30
NEXT GENERATION BIO-BASED MATERIALS (NL)
Natural solutions for resilient designs of the futureArch. Anja Verdonk
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10:30 - 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
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11:00 - 11:45
REAL-WORLD STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING GREEN (EN)
How to deliver successful and truly sustainable timber projectsEng. Benoît Hargot
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11:45 - 12:30
TIMBER BUILDINGS AND THE HUMAN BRAIN (EN)
Insights from current research on neurophysiological responses to timber spacesFilip De Jaeger
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12:30 - 12:45
CONCLUSION OF THE SEMINAR
final speech to be definedSven Stoffels
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12:45 – 13:45
CLOSING NETWORKING LUNCH