As Timber Offsite Construction Conference and Exhibition (TOC) enters its 24th year the event has changed ownership for the first time. The Sydney-based Timber Development Association (TDA) has announced that it will be taking over the conference, signalling a new era of innovation and growth for the renowned industry gathering. Source: Timberbiz
Founder of the conference, Kevin Ezard, expressed unwavering confidence in CEO Andrew Dunn and his team at TDA.
Leveraging their extensive expertise and a solid standing in the industry, they are poised to drive the event forward, capitalising on expanding markets and advanced technologies developing in engineered timber and mass wood construction.
Looking ahead to the upcoming TOC 2023, scheduled for 11-12 September at Crown Promenade Melbourne, Mr Dunn confirmed that preparations are well underway.
The speaker sessions program promises to reflect increasing demand for sustainability, along with trends to biophilic design and tall timber buildings. Dunn emphasizes the importance of involving prominent building design professionals to provide valuable insights to attending delegates.
Continuing the tradition of previous TOC conferences, the event will offer a diverse range of session topics featuring world-class speakers. Attendees can expect in-depth case studies exploring the intricacies of design and construction processes across low-rise, medium, and high-rise building projects.
Moreover, the sessions will explore emerging trends in hybrid and composite building systems, integrating timber, concrete, and steel to achieve innovative design solutions. By embracing these cutting-edge approaches, TOC aims to progress knowledge and pave the way for future developments in the industry.
Mr Dunn noted that the growing acceptance of timber and wood buildings, highlighting the fact that last year, building design and construction professionals comprised over half of all attendees. With this trend expected to continue, TOC 2023 anticipates an even larger turnout, attracting industry leaders and professionals eager to explore the potential of timber building construction.
For more information about the Timber Offsite Construction 2023 Conference & Exhibition, please visit https://timberoffsiteconstruction.com/ or contact Clive McFarland at event managers Small Talk Events on 0422 116 849, email [email protected]
