FWPA continues to bring you dedicated timber-related audio content with its two long-running podcast series WoodChat and Timber Talks.
In 2023, the FWPA-supported Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life entered an exciting new stage in its evolution with the appointment of its new Director, Professor Tripti Singh.
With more than 20 years of experience in managing collaborative, multi-million-dollar research programs, Singh is a leading figure in wood protection research.
In the latest episode of WoodChat, we catch up with Tripti to find out about her plans and vision for the future of the centre.
“Taking over the leadership of such a vital centre for research into timber durability is a privilege, particularly during a time when so many opportunities exist to expand timber use in Australia,” Singh said.
“Industry collaboration on vital research projects will be key to ensuring the ongoing success of the centre.
“At its core, I believe nurturing relationships with industry and strengthening linkages with research groups in the domestic and global durability community will help align centre research with industry needs, and result in practical solutions ready for implementation in real-world settings.”
Listeners will also hear from the lead researchers of two key projects currently being conducted in collaboration with the centre.
First up, Scott Kleinschmidt, Director at Australian Timber & Pest Research provides an update on his work in assessing the termite resistance of fast-grown plantation heartwood timber species.
Then Dr Pene Mitchell of the University of the Sunshine Coast discusses efforts to improve the environmental profile of treated timber by identifying appropriate alternative uses at end-of-life.
Listen to WoodChat at Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Timber Talks returns
The WoodSolutions Timber Talks podcast is back for its seventh series in 2024, with host Adam Jones.
The series continues to offer a blend of informative and entertaining content focused on timber design, specification, and construction, including discussions with leading experts and intriguing case studies.
With a goal of providing an insightful and inspiring look into the world of wood, Timber Talks serves as a valuable resource for industry professionals and enthusiasts.
The latest episode includes a conversation with Professor Marjan Popovski, Principal Scientist at FPInnovations – a private not-for-profit organisation that specialises in the creation of solutions in support of the Canadian forest sector’s global competitiveness.
Popovski is the driving force behind some of the most significant recent research developments in the timber and construction space. In this episode, listeners will hear exciting news on this research, as well as codes and standards, and the future direction of timber in construction.
You can listen by clicking here, or find TimberTalks wherever you get your podcasts.
