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Listen in: From successful use of mass timber in construction to Smart Manufacturing … enjoy brand new podcasts from FWPA!

FWPA is proud to bring you regular episodes of two successful podcast series, Timber Talks and WoodChat. This month, we share details of the latest episode of each!

Timber Talks – Setting projects up for success

Now onto its sixth season, TimberTalks is your go-to podcast for all things related to timber design, specification and construction.

Hosted by Adam Jones, an experienced Australian engineer, the series is full of informative and inspiring content on the latest timber trends and innovations.

In the latest episode, Jones sits down with Rob De Brincat, Head of Strategy and Business Development at Viridi – an advanced manufacturer of sustainable and healthy building solutions that inspire positive change in the communities we live in and enriches people’s lives.

De Brincat shares his expertise on the topic of mass timber and its potential for becoming a mainstream construction material. The episode takes a dive deep into the topic and considers the importance of team collaboration, as well as the critical things that need to be done right from the beginning of every project.

You can listen to the podcast here and make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and join us on this journey to stay ahead of the curve in the world of timber design and construction.

WoodChat – Creating a culture of smart manufacturing for wood products in Australia

During the latest episode of FWPA’s WoodChat podcast series, listeners will hear from two thriving Australian forest and wood products companies adopting smart manufacturing principles.

Applying these principles during the wood processing stage brings a range of benefits, including increased profitability, improved worker safety, and better environmental outcomes.

Hosts Sam and Georgia spoke to Trevor Innes, Technical and Sustainability General Manager at Timberlink, and Daniel Wright, Director and National Business Development Manager at Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH), about some fascinating recent innovations in timber manufacture.

Make sure to listen and subscribe to WoodChat on Soundcloud, iTunes and Spotify.

Posted Date: June 13, 2023

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