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Antony Wood has been Executive Director of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat since 2006, responsible for the day-to-day running of the Council and steering in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, of which he is an ex-officio member. Based at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Antony is also a Research Professor in the College of Architecture at IIT, and a visiting professor of tall buildings at Tongji University Shanghai.  A UK architect by training, his field of speciality is the design, and in particular the sustainable design, of tall buildings. We talk to Antony about the way tall timber buildings are transforming the urban habitat, and how a very large research project is encouraging the uptake of mass timber construction. Antony also shares his vision for what a mass timber city might look like and how you can contribute to the significant body of work being undertaken. Enjoy the conversation!Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Rotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all. Sponsor Wanted Here Looking for global sponsorship opportunities in the mass timber sector? Why not consider sponsoring?

Vestas are using timber to build wind turbines, claiming that compared to more traditional forms of construction using concrete and steel, timber is a more sustainable product. In Holland, the Dutch Mountains is a new project featuring a "U-shaped" twin tower system that forms a unique structure in the Dutch skyline. The "Off-site Wood" app for Autodesk has been launched.  Rotho Blaas have a new platform called "My Project" with a 'Thermal Module' to support the design of buildings, to mitigate risk of mould and condensation.  In Sweden we hear about the municipal and arts building, the timber project includes a not only a brilliant looking design, however a function and future proofing building. DIALOG super tower "the beacon of hope" at 105 storeys the HTT (Hybrid Timber Tower) aims to lead the world in building with timber.  We continue our hunt for Bill Gates to get him to come on the podcast. Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Rotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all. Sponsor Wanted Here Looking for sponsorship opportunities for the global mass timber sector? Why not consider sponsor us

Chris Evans and Sam Dicke from Swinerton talk about the genesis of 'sustainability' within the 130 year-old employee owned organisation. We learn what is happening in Milwaukee in some funny grapevine news. More importantly we explore the way mass timber construction differs from a pre-construction engagement process and what makes for an effective mass timber project collaboration. Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Rotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all. Sponsor Wanted Here Looking for sponsorship opportunities for the global mass timber sector? Why not consider sponsor us

Valentines day means a lot of fun and Rothoblass provides an innovative offering to its die hard fans, find out what it is.  We are on the hunt for Bill Gates to ask him about timber and how it fits into his conceptualisation of modern sustainability efforts. If you know Bill, please hook a brother up! Berlin will get a new 98m tall mass timber tower, StructureCraft are completing a massive timber project in Nashville. Whilst, Greg Howes offers a month long mass timber construction event - get your tickets now! Finally Blumer-Lehmann  were awarded a very large project in Saudi Arabia, find out what project. Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Rotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all.

Part two of a two part series.  In the second part, we talk about technology, insurance, the future of mass timber in the UK and offer invitations to other construction technologies to support in joining forces to build better around the world.   Listen to this great conversation between two important influential stakeholders who have collectively transformed and forged the [mass] timber movement into what it has become globally known for today. Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Rotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all.

Thank you for making the podcast rate in the top 10%, we welcome Rotho Blaas as the first sponsor for the podcast, thank you very much Rotho Blaas. News out of Melbourne Australia is that Timberlink have selected Hundegger for the new CNC machine for the plant in South Australia. Also in Melbourne, the new Geelong Council project will be built in mass timber. Rothoblaas top-out on the new fully automated warehouse facility built in mass timber, and much more news. Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Rotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all.

Two of the most powerful timber organisations in the United Kingdom have joined forces. The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and the Timber Research And Development Association (TRADA) are now on a quest to change the world, one mass timber project at a time.  Listen to this great conversation between two important influential stakeholders who have collectively transformed and forged the [mass] timber movement into what it has become globally known for today. The episode is in two parts, please enjoy the first part. In the second part, we talk about technology, insurance, the future of mass timber in the UK and offer invitations to other construction technologies to support in joining forces to build better around the world.  Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Rotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all.

A research project led by Dr. Paul Crovella, Assistant Professor in Sustainable Construction and Construction Management, and Dr. William Smith, Professor and Director of the Wood Utilisation Service, will identify ways to connect the supply of wood from New York State’s unique forests to emerging wood product markets. In turn, these wood products can potentially contribute to the state’s energy and environmental goals. Listen to Paul Kremer talk to Paul Crovella about the project and what it means for East Coast US based mass timber. Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Rotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all.

In the global mass timber market news this week, AXA have announced tailored insurance solutions for North America, including support for mass timber construction. Queensland University is looking for a PhD candidate to study intumescent fire retardancy for timber, WoodSolutions launches "InFocus" a forest and wood educational video series, and we talk to Mark #BS Wille about "TStud" an innovative framing solution that is both environmentally supportive and practical as well. WoodWorks is providing 100 free passes to the International Mass Timber Construction Conference find out how to attend for free!Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.comRotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all.

Is it possible to transition from traditional forms of construction to mass timber? In this episode with Rens Hayes from H + O Structural Engineering we found out how its done. Rens talks about his amazing project in downtown Boston. With a consortium behind the project consisting of Haycon, Monte French Design Studio, and Nordic Structures it was always going  to be a success. A few key details:- Glulam beams and columns support 5ply CLT panels- 7 stories under 70 ft with 8'-8" ceilings.- Double-beam design permits allows columns to be pulled in from the façade with seamless cantilever sections.- 7-stories, no podium!Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.comRotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all.

News from New Zealand, Justin Brown from the University of Canterbury recently released of a further research paper relating to CLT post-tension core walls.  Check out www.pres-lam.com for further details. Both the Irish and the Scottish are leading the CLT revolution both looking to utilise locally produced timber in the production of mass timber building elements. In "the grapevine" (a segment in which you can share industry gossip, news or events) we hear that investment in a local mass timber plant might be on the cards in Ireland.  Congratulations are in order for NUI Galway for winning an award for the development of mass timber solutions in Ireland. Don't forget to send your grapevine news to the masstimberpodcast@gmail.com Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Rotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all.

Arnie is the man behind the microphone on the main stage at the International Mass Timber Construction Conference. In this episode we get the inside scoop on the devastation of cancelling the 2020 event only days out from the launch date. Following the cancellation, the conference has been reborn as an all virtual event. Hear how it has changed and what you can expect in terms of speakers/entertainment this year. In grapevine news, Arnie lets slip what the new slogan is for the 2021 virtual event. Registrations are still open, please consider registering for some exceptional value, listen to the podcast to find out what is included. Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Rotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all.

News from Facebook's mass timber project called Willow Village including a new campus was announced.  Red Construction announced as the builders for the temp Brent Cross redevelopment site. The German Parliament office building shall be constructed using mass timber modules including 400 units scheduled by the end of 2021.  In Austin, Tx, the news that the new mass timber hotel has recently opened.  We launch "the grapevine" - a segment in which you can share industry gossip, news or events. Send your grapevine news to the masstimberpodcast@gmail.com Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Sponsor Wanted Here Looking for sponsorship opportunities for the global mass timber sector? Why not consider sponsor usRotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all.

Introducing Rodrigo to the global mass timber construction community, he talks a little about blast testing and working in the defence sector with mass timber. State University of New York was recently awarded a grant from the USDA for $250,000 to undertake research into mass timber products. We launch "the grapevine" - a segment in which you can share industry gossip, news or events. Send your grapevine news to the masstimberpodcast@gmail.com Enjoy this weekly round up!Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com 

With an absolute passion for timber and sustainable building, Mark #BS Wille is the BareNaked #EngineeredWood Carpenter & Storyteller. Educating the industry about Building Science & OffSite Innovations to BuildChange with Green Steps Forward. Mark's motto is "Connecting~Consulting~Constructing with a Passion. " ~mwWe discuss what the new year holds for the mass timber sector, I upset Mark by inadvertently launching his new segment, before he has launched it himself! I hope you enjoy the wonderful, light-hearted and captivating interview. I have actually listened to this episode at least three times myself - whilst in the studio. A great man, a great purpose and a true champion of the cause, thanks for the support Mark. Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Rotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all.

The first podcast episode for 2021. End of 2020 wrap-up  discussing some major events that shaped 2020. Tune in each week for an update on the global mass timber construction sector. Production by Deeelicious Beats Music "Game Play" by Quality QuestPodcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production www.masstimberconstruction.com Rotho Blaas "Build the [Im]possible" Solutions designed for building in wood that are easily accessible adapting to the needs of all.