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Next month's Timber Expo focuses firmly on innovation and on the future for timber in construction
Timber engineering continues to defy the constmction industry's perceptions of what can be done with wood. And as any regular TTJ reader will know, the marriage between timber and the world's most innovative architecture just gets stronger year on year
So TTJ, Timber Expo and TRADA are collaborating once again to ensure no one can miss that message. Timber Expo (which mns from October 9-11 as part of UK Constmction Week at the NEC) is sponsoring TTJ's Innovation Award and all shortlisted entrants will get added exposure at the show.
Indeed, innovation will feature heavily throughout Timber Expo and all parts of UK Constmction Week (UKCW), with its overarching theme on the `Future of Construction'
So what should you prioritise if planning a day at this huge event?
For cutting-edge inspiration, head to the Future of Construction Hub, providing an immersive experience of digital construction, 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and experimental methods of construction.
A new Innovation Trail has also been introduced - a self-guided tour around the halls, uncovering pioneering ideas, projects and products from exhibitors. Look out for Gripsure, launching two new products at Timber Expo, Timber Structures, which will showcase its TS3 timber bonding technology range, and Trade Fabrication Systems, which is promoting new coated and laminated wood-based panel products.
Elsewhere within Timber Expo, Italian timber manufacturer Rothoblaas will be showcasing its Holz Technic range, which includes quality products for small and medium-sized structures.
Siga will showcase its toxin-free airtight and wind tight...