WoodBUILD 2024

Woodknowledge Wales is a membership organisation that exists to support the whole of the wood sector from forest to customer.  Our mission is to champion the development of wood-based industries for increased prosperity and well-being in Wales.

Woodknowledge Wales

Co-collaboration for adaptation and climate crisis action

UWTSD SA1 Waterfront Campus, IQ Building

The Climate crisis continues to intensify. Our natural and built environments need to adapt to change rapidly. More and more societies see forests and timber construction as a bigger part of the solution to decarbonising our built environment. At the same time forests are becoming more under pressure from global warming. What does this mean for future building projects? WoodBUILD offers an opportunity to meet with experts from across the forest industries and timber construction sectors to learn, collaborate and be inspired.Since the first WoodBUILD event in 2016, this conference and expo has become the premium timber industry and low carbon housing event in Wales. This year’s WoodBUILD will be bigger and better than ever. For 2024 we are organising two-days packed with enticing speakers, exhibitors and a series of presentations, panel discussions, off-site forest and farm visits, interactive plenary sessions, co-creation workshops and hands-on demonstrations. Join more than 250 industry experts on 2-3 July in Swansea. <h4>WoodBUILD 2024 will engage Timber and Construction Industry stakeholders in a collaborative effort to build new, multi-disciplinary business opportunities and regenerative solutions.</h4>

<h2>Quick conference programme</h2>For a full and detailed programme, please visit our <a href="https://woodknowledge.wales/woodbuild-2024/" title="https://woodknowledge.wales/woodbuild-2024/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">events page</a>. <h3>DAY 1: Breaking down boundaries</h3>Designed to bring together stakeholders from across the timber value chain, provide a safe space to air perspectives, share knowledge, get hands on with new industry tools, and deliver updates on Home-Grown Homes 2.08:30. Arrivals, refreshments, exhibition and networking09:15. Plenary 1 – Welcome to WoodBUILD with Ministerial addressMinisterial address by Huw Irranca-Davies, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs. Welcome to Swansea, setting the scene, and elevator pitches from sponsors.11:00. Refreshments, exhibition and networking11:30. Breakout sessions 1. Sustainable forest management for built environment professionals 2. From circular towards regenerative construction 3. Future generations in the forest industries (Trees, Timber and Housing) 4. Performance of Natural Fibre Insulation in New Build and Retrofit13:00. Lunch, exhibition, networking14:00. Breakout sessions 1. Timber 101 – Making wood work in the built environment 2. Navigating the jungle of competing building standards 3. Delivering Net Zero and the Supply Chain Sustainability School15:30. Refreshments, exhibition and networking16:00. Plenary 2 – Pushing boundaries – communities of action Dive deeper into emerging themes that cut across disciplines17:45. Wrap up18:00. Woodknowledge Wales AGM for members (closed session)19:00. Networking and dinner <h3>DAY 2: Building co-creative relationships</h3>Focusing on bringing communities together and developing collaboration for action. First within traditional streams, then deliberately seeking to cross boundaries and develop the ‘next best step’ towards cross-boundary community projects.09:00. Arrivals, refreshments, exhibition and networking10:00. Plenary 3 – Rising to tomorrow’s challenges Keynote from Paul King, CEO, Built by Nature and industry panel debate11:00. Refreshments, exhibition and networking11:30. Breakout sessions 1. Managing forests in a changing climate 2. Circular economy and the Sustainable Schools’ Challenge 3. Gwynfaen: a case study for timber frame social housing<ol><li>Timber 101 (take 2) – Making wood work in the built environment</li></ol>13:00. Lunch, exhibition and networking14:00. Breakout session 1. Timber Industrial Strategy: Making wood work for Wales 2. Inspiring future generations 3. Development of embodied carbon and footprint assessment tools15:30. Plenary 4 – Mission possible. Where do we go from here? Reflection, critical review, and future actions16:00. Conference close

SponsorsThank you to our event sponsor and partners for supporting WoodBUILD 2024. We are still open to sponsor and exhibitor enquiries. Please find our <a href="https://woodknowledge.wales/wp-content/uploads/Sponsor-pack-v1.pdf" title="https://woodknowledge.wales/wp-content/uploads/Sponsor-pack-v1.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sponsorsh</a><a href="https://woodknowledge.wales/wp-content/uploads/WoodBUILD-2024-Sponsorship-and-media-pack.pdf" title="https://woodknowledge.wales/wp-content/uploads/WoodBUILD-2024-Sponsorship-and-media-pack.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ip pack here</a><a href="https://woodknowledge.wales/wp-content/uploads/Sponsor-pack-v1.pdf" title="https://woodknowledge.wales/wp-content/uploads/Sponsor-pack-v1.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">.</a>

WoodBUILD 2024 Exhibitors<a href="https://www.bangor.ac.uk/biocomposites-centre" title="https://www.bangor.ac.uk/biocomposites-centre" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The BioComposites Centre</a> at <a href="https://www.bangor.ac.uk/" title="https://www.bangor.ac.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bangor University</a> offers services at every point in the research, development and commercial application of biomaterials technology.<a href="https://www.blokbuild.com/about/" title="https://www.blokbuild.com/about/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BlockBuild</a> is a construction system that drives innovation and sustainability through end-to-end digital manufacturing technologies and seamless collaboration.<a href="https://www.bucklandtimber.co.uk/" title="https://www.bucklandtimber.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Buckland Timber</a> is a manufacturer offering a wide range of sustainable timber species, including locally grown. Their glulam is designed and manufactured in Devon.<a href="https://www.unitedwelsh.com/celtic-offsite/" title="https://www.unitedwelsh.com/celtic-offsite/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Celtic Offsite</a> is a manufacturer offering high quality, sustainable timber frame structures complete with factory fitted insulation and windows.<a href="https://cwic.wales/" title="https://cwic.wales/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CWIC</a> is an innovation centre with a mission to help the construction sector become a Net Zero industry, champion new technologies and help future-proof skills.<a href="https://downtoearthproject.org.uk/" title="https://downtoearthproject.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Down to Earth</a> is a social enterprise who use award-winning well-being/education programmes to create remarkable buildings with natural materials.<a href="https://hempblock.co.uk/" title="https://hempblock.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hemp Block</a> is a manufacturer of hemp blocks for use in building construction offering numerous benefits that go beyond traditional construction materials.<a href="https://kronospan.com/en_UK" title="https://kronospan.com/en_UK" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kronospan</a> is a manufacturer of wood-based panels offering products from furniture and interior design to timber-framed houses, building facades and flooring.<a href="https://www.landscan.co.uk/" title="https://www.landscan.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Landscan UK</a> is a licensed, qualified UAV operator, specialising in remote sensing data collection, photogrammetry and GIS augmentation.<a href="http://Lowfieldtimberframes.co.uk" title="http://Lowfieldtimberframes.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lowfield Timber Frames</a> is a timber frame manufacturer suppling a wide range of customers from self-builders, local small builders to national developers.<a href="https://www.mdfrecovery.co.uk/" title="https://www.mdfrecovery.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MDF Recovery</a> provides technology for manufacturers, processors and retailers seeking to implement a sustainable and circular solution to end-of-life MDF.<a href="https://www.morgansindallconstruction.com/" title="https://www.morgansindallconstruction.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Morgan Sindall Construction</a> is a construction &amp; regeneration group with a vision to be the most sought-after and sustainable business in the industry.<a href="https://pycconstruction.co.uk/" title="https://pycconstruction.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PYC Construction</a> is a timber frame manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and erects high quality systems to produce sustainable, low energy homes.<a href="https://somodular.co.uk/" title="https://somodular.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SO Modular</a> is a timber frame manufacturer that designs, supplies or erects timber frame homes, apartment blocks, retail outlets or education establishments.

<h3>How to get there</h3>Planning to arrive via public transport or car? <a href="https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/swansea/how-get-our-swansea-campus" title="https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/swansea/how-get-our-swansea-campus" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">F</a><a href="https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/swansea/how-get-our-swansea-campus" title="https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/swansea/how-get-our-swansea-campus" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ind out how to get there here</a><a href="https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/lampeter/travelling-to-lampeter/?_its=JTdCJTIydmlkJTIyJTNBJTIyY2ZmMjJiZjgtOGIxYS00NWJiLThmYjUtMjRmZTU0ODViMmJjJTIyJTJDJTIyc3RhdGUlMjIlM0ElMjJybHR%2BMTY4NjA2NDcwN35sYW5kfjJfMjQ4MDU4X2RpcmVjdF83M2VlOTViN2FjNTY3YzM3MDdkMDI1Y2VhNzhiOWY2NSUyMiU3RA%3D%3D" title="https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/lampeter/travelling-to-lampeter/?_its=JTdCJTIydmlkJTIyJTNBJTIyY2ZmMjJiZjgtOGIxYS00NWJiLThmYjUtMjRmZTU0ODViMmJjJTIyJTJDJTIyc3RhdGUlMjIlM0ElMjJybHR%2BMTY4NjA2NDcwN35sYW5kfjJfMjQ4MDU4X2RpcmVjdF83M2VlOTViN2FjNTY3YzM3MDdkMDI1Y2VhNzhiOWY2NSUyMiU3RA%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">.</a>Swansea campus is made up of multiple locations across the city. A dynamic and thriving hub of education and innovation, nestled within the vibrant city known for its breathtaking coastal beauty and rich cultural heritage.To ensure your smooth arrival and easy navigation around our campuses, please use the University's “<a href="https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/swansea/how-get-our-swansea-campus" title="https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/swansea/how-get-our-swansea-campus" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">How to Find Us</a>” page to provide you with all the information you need. Whether you’re travelling from near or far, our goal is to ensure that your arrival is as stress-free as possible. ParkingOn site parking is free at the campus but you must register your vehicle prior to the event. You can pre-register your vehicle using the QR code below. The QR code will only be effective for the 2nd and 3rd July. If you park outside of these dates, then you will receive a parking ticket. Those who wish to set up their exhibitor stands on the evening of the 1st you will need to register your vehicle on campus in reception on arrival. Someone from WKW will be there to assist you.Please note that parking on campus is ample but we encourage where possible for attendees to use public transport, cycle or arrive on foot.

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