Introduction to Engineered Timber In South Africa by Marcus van der Hoven

Technical Talk 7: on "Introduction to Engineered Timber In South Africa" by Marcus van der Hoven

The talk will focus on some of the technical considerations required when designing with cross laminated timber, from detailing to structural design and performance. Engineered timber is a rapidly growing and globally recognised alternative to structural steel and concrete. Timber provides ample opportunity to save costs in construction through the use of building information modelling and rapid assembly. Not many construction professionals are aware or understand optimise structural capabilities of Engineering timber. Engineered timber will be advantageous as the number of timber structures in South Africa begin to scale.

Marcus van der Hoven
Marcus van der Hoven is a dynamic force in the timber construction landscape, as the Managing Director and Co-Founder of a pioneering Mass Timber fabrication company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Marcus embodies a fervent commitment to reshaping the African construction sector. His multidisciplinary expertise spanning architecture, product design, operations management, and business development equips him with a rare fusion of visionary creativity and strategic insight.
Recently securing significant funding to propel the expansion of Mass Timber Technologies, Marcus is poised to revolutionize the quality, capacity, and reach of engineered timber construction across Africa. Join us as we delve into his journey and the transformative impact set to unfold in the years ahead."