1. business and industrial
2. construction

Building with
engineered wood
construction systems
Speakers Program
2015 Conference and Exhibition
Monday 1 June, Park Hyatt Melbourne
Delegate Registration - 7.30 to 8.30am
Session 1 - 8.30am
Session 2 -10.50am
Sustainable solutions for future
building construction
Building codes and
engineering design
Session Chair – Jennifer Cunich, Executive Director,
Property Council of Australia
Timber: Productivity powerhouse and
planetary panacea?
Tony Arnel, Global Director Sustainability,
Norman Disney & Young, and former Chair,
World Green Building Council.
As the building industry grapples with unprecedented global
challenges – hyper urbanisation, dwindling resources and climate
change among them – timber and engineered wood products (EWP)
are emerging as a sustainable solution. Project teams are
embracing timber and EWP as an environmentally‐sustainable and
renewable material, and using it to build faster, cheaper and more
sustainably than ever before. So how can new systems approaches
to timber create new opportunities, accelerate construction times,
reduce costs and create stronger value chains? More than a
panacea, timber and EWP is emerging as a productivity powerhouse
and an industry game changer.
Building tall timber buildings in Australia
James Fitzpatrick Managing Partner +
Head of Design, Fitzpatrick + Partners, Architects
Australians are generally early adopters of new ideas, but we have
been slow to embrace the potential for large scale timber construction
in the residential and commercial property sectors as seen in parts of
North America and Europe. Our geographical separation from the
current marketplaces for such product has allowed us to test the
efficacy of current technology and systems, producing conceptual
solutions to address our unique issues of environment, building
procurement and cost. What are these ideas and solutions and what
will release this logical and systematic approach to next generational
buildings in the Australian market?
Innovation in residential and
commercial building
Andrew Nieland, Head of Timber Solutions Property,
Lend Lease
International expansion of timber and wood construction is rapidly
progressing with tall buildings in Canada, USA and other countries.
This is creating new thinking in how to achieve faster construction
times to improve financial returns, whilst improving safety and
sustainability outcomes. In Australia, the scale adoption of medium to
large size engineered timber projects is set to grow.
Boris Iskra, National Manager – Codes & Standards,
Forest & Wood Products Australia
BCA changes now accept 3 storey timber-framed deemed-to-satisfy
(DtS) requirements for Class 2 & 3 buildings with provisions in the
NCC-BCA. A submission to the ABCB seeks to permit
timber-framed/massive timber building systems in the NCC-BCA and
increase the allowable building height to 25m to enable construction
of timber buildings up to 8 storeys utilising DtS solutions. Lightweight
multi-residential buildings in Canada and other countries allow
timber and wood construction to be used on sites where rapid,
cost-effective and lightweight building systems are desired.
Fire safety engineering in timber buildings
Robert Gerard, Engineer, Fire Engineering,
ARUP Sydney
Understanding fire science and fire safety in timber buildings, with case
studies of holistic building design and fire safety solutions for mid- and
high-rise timber building construction. Emphasis on systems that
achieve cost-effective design and documentation for multi-residential
and commercial building projects. Examples of designs in a range of
timber construction systems that ensure high performance levels to
achieve code requirements and customer satisfaction at the lowest cost.
Structural design of timber framed
multi-level construction
Mark Paterson, Associate Director Structural, Irwinconsult Engineers
This presentation aims to provide an overview of the factors and benefits
behind constructing multi-level buildings using timber framing. Using
the recently completed Australand “The Green” project as an example of
how a 5 level building can be designed and constructed using timber
framing in a prefabricated system. This system was proven to be an
economical solution for both time and cost when compared to similar
concrete framed buildings.
Fixing systems for timber construction
Albino Angeli, Head of Technical Department,
Rotho Blaas, Italy
Research and development of high technology connecting solutions for
timber building construction has led to innovative structural screws and
products for connecting, supported by intuitive software enabling design
and calculation of complex connections. A major benefit of specialised
fixing systems is that connections in exposed locations can have an
attractive visual appearance.
Discussion Forum
Discussion Forum
All speakers & additional panel members:
David Waldren, National Executive Design Manager, Grocon Group
Robert Pradolin General Manager, Business Development,
Australand Property Group
All speakers & additional panel members:
Archav Jalilian, Senior Engineer, STRUCterrre Consulting Engineers
Morning Break
Lunch - 12.40 to 1.20pm
Sponsors
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Superior Fastening Systems
3
Superior Fastening Systems
4
Superior Fastening Systems
5
Building height changes to the NCC (BCA)
Superior Fastening Systems
6
Session 3 -1.30pm
Session 4 - 3.50pm
Prefab engineered wood
construction systems
Timber and wood building
products supply chain
Session Chair – John Simon, Deputy Chairman,
Forest & Wood Products Australia, and Chief Executive,
Simmonds Lumber Group
Making timber office building construction a
realistic value proposition
Professor Perry Forsythe, (PhD), Faculty of
Design Architecture and Building, University of
Technology Sydney
Timber construction is moving beyond domestic buildings and into
multi-storey construction. Getting traction in the market place
requires a transfer of knowledge and methods to help industry uptake
this technology and to assess it relative to the existing methods they
use. This presentation reports on an R&D project for a 9 level
prototype office building designed in timber, including core themes
that address structural, MEP, fire, sound and construction process
requirements. Also a cost estimate and time scheduling analysis that
compares timber construction with conventional reinforced concrete
construction.
Insight to the process of design and supply
Robert De Brincat, Business Manager,
Tilling SmartStruct
The introduction of products such as Cross Laminated Timber, timber
floor cassettes, and other prefabricated/modular timber systems have
opened the door of opportunity into the commercial construction
market, but the need to truly understand the design and supply
process to effectively deliver these products has never been more
critical. Finding the right tool to complete a job is the easy part,
learning how to use it is the challenge.
How CAD/CAM technology has advanced
timber fabrication
Benefits from prefab and modular
building systems
Andy Van Houtte, Australasian Sales Manager,
Nelson Pine NZ
Information technology and digital fabrication has become standard
operating practice with 3D CAD software to interface between common
Architectural and Engineering software packages and a production
environment. New possibilities presented by digital CAD/CAM
fabrication provide a powerful component of BIM modelling, and a highly
flexible and accurate manufacturing process for prefabricated
engineered wood products and components for cost effective solutions
in commercial construction using timber for complex applications.
Damien Crough, Business Development Manager,
Hickory Group, Founding Director and Chairman
of PrefabAUS
A review of innovative designs using modular and prefab construction
with advanced manufacturing techniques for medium-density dwelling
projects utilising off-site components to improve safety, reduce site
access problems, and lower construction time and cost. Evaluation of
the building methods and benefits achieved, along with improved
financial feasibility for inner and outer urban building construction.
Market opportunities for multi-storey
timber structures
Labour skills and training for prefabrication
Philip Alviano, Sustainable Building Advisor,
Master Builders Association (Vic)
Jack Haber, Managing Director, Tecbuild Systems
The market potential for growth in engineered timber structural
systems can be forecast based on the building approvals and
completions trends for low to medium rise apartment dwellings across
Australia. Together with regulatory changes, predictions can be made
about the opportunities for designers, builders and suppliers to
capitalise on emerging trends and technologies and to reap the benefits.
Recent research in Europe analysed labour in prefabricated construction
to develop training required for a workforce that needs a series of skills
for both manufacturing and construction of on-site building and off-site
manufacturing. The job skills required and current gaps in the Australian
workforce need action to meet the projected growth in labour demand
for increased levels of timber and wood construction.
Beyond the cutting edge of technology in
engineered timber buildings
Current and future engineered wood products
George Dolezal, Principal Engineer,
Meyer Timber
Andrew Dunn, CEO, Timber Development Association
Overview of recent and current building projects in Australia and
overseas to that push the boundary in the use of engineered wood
systems, and a projection of future possibilities for timber and wood in
multi-residential and commercial construction.
Globalisation has brought a world economy to Australia in all areas
including the construction industry, with the economic and social
climate driving more resource efficient and sustainable products in
structural timber. By assessing these technologies in conjunction with
local knowledge we can determine the right products to import and how
they supplement the existing suite of engineered timber in the market.
Discussion Forum
Discussion Forum
All speakers & additional panel members:
All speakers & additional panel members:
Kase Jong, Estimating Manager, Australand Property Group
Jarrod Kerrins, Project Manager, Timberbuilt Solutions
Closing Hospitality - 5.30 to 6.30pm
Afternoon Break
Principal Supporter
Event Supporters
Closing Hospitality Sponsor
australasian
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Industry News & Analysis
The major national event for engineered timber
and building pre-fabrication.
Frame Australia is the major national event for engineered timber and building prefabrication held continuously over the past
17 years. The 2015 conference will focus on design and construction of residential and commercial buildings utilising
prefabricated timber and engineered wood systems.
The building construction industry and the timber supply chain have an exceptional opportunity with new building systems that
will provide significant benefits at lower cost in the process of building, with increased housing affordability and improved
sustainability outcomes.
What’s in it for me?
• Find out why the global trend in multi-residential construction is to timber and engineered wood, and why it is
rapidly developing in Australia.
• Discover the future for timber buildings with plans underway up to 9 storeys and more being built for faster
construction times, and enhanced sustainability.
• Learn from local and international experts with extensive experience in timber design and building through
presentations and discussion forums.
• Join with other delegates interested in using timber and engineered wood systems to network and share experiences.
• Visit displays of new building products and systems along with emerging technologies for prefab timber and wood
construction.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Registration covers attendance for one delegate
to all conference sessions and discussion forums,
including lunch, morning and afternoon teas,
and Closing Hospitality. Conference delegate
registration is $450 + GST (total $495.00)
SAVE WITH EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Early bird registration is $395 + GST (total
$434.50) if delegate confirmation and payment
is received no later than May 4, 2015.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Delegate registration and payment is available
on-line at the Frame Australia website, or by
completion of the Delegate registration form.
Payment methods:
• Credit card payment
by Visa / MasterCard / AMEX on line via PayPal
• EFT payment to Frame Australia bank account
Account name: Frame Australia Pty Ltd
BSB number: 013 215
Account number: 351 690 453
• Company cheque mailed to Frame Australia
Cheque payable to Frame Australia Pty Ltd
Mail to:
Frame Australia
PO Box 242, Albert Park VIC 3206
Email confirmation of delegate registration will be
issued, and Tax Receipt sent following payment.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration cancellations received before May 22
will be refunded in full. No refund will apply after
this date; and an alternative delegate may be
submitted.
WHO WILL ATTEND
The Frame 2015 speaker sessions program is
intended for architects, building designers,
structural engineers, developers, builders, and
building professionals. It will provide a unique
opportunity for attendees from building design and
construction sectors to meet with attendees from
the supply chain of timber and engineered wood,
prefabrication, building materials, and building
technology sectors.
ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS
A special rate at Park Hyatt Melbourne is offered to
Frame 2015 delegates:
WHERE
Park Hyatt Melbourne
1 Parliament Square (off Parliament Place)
East Melbourne, Victoria 3002
Alternately call the Hyatt booking centre on
131 234 and quote event reference G-FAME
to receive the special rate
WHEN
Monday June 1, 2015
TIMING
7.30am to 8.30am
8.30am to 5.30pm
5.30pm to 6.30pm
Delegate registration
Conference Sessions
Closing Hospitality
SESSIONS
The four sessions will comprise speaker
presentations followed by discussion forums with
additional panel members, all to be held in the
Ballroom area.
EXHIBITION
The Exhibition display area will be in the Ballroom
foyer where all delegate catering will be served.
EVENT SUPPORTERS
The Event Supporter organisations represent a
wide range of sectors in building design and
construction, timber and wood products,
prefabrication, media, and the environment.
Room rate:
Single Share / Double Share / Twin Share
Park King accommodation AUD$285.00
To make a booking visit the Frame Australia
website on www.frameaustralia.com and click the
link to Park Hyatt Melbourne on-line
accommodation bookings.
To secure your reservation, please book at least
35 days prior to your arrival date, and note
reservations are subject to availability.
WHAT TO WEAR
Smart, casual clothes are suitable for all sessions.
PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Should you require any specific assistance, please
include a notation with your registration to enable
us to provide a pleasant and comfortable
experience.
CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT
Delegate registrations contact:
Wendy Patton, Mobile: 0417 507 279
Email: wendy@frameaustralia.com
Frame Australia event contact:
Kevin Ezard
Conference Director
Frame Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 242, Albert Park, VIC 3206
Tel (03) 9537 3800
Mobile 0419 538 638
Email: kevin@frameaustralia.com