WoodSolutions BUILT EVOLUTION | Transitioning to timber and MMC
Description
Built Evolution | Transitioning to timber and MMC
Built Evolution brings together speakers and practitioners from across the built environment to showcase timber structures in multi-residential, commercial and single-dwelling projects. Designed as a learning-focused conference, the event highlights timber construction and modern methods of construction (MMC), offering practical, project-based insights from industry experts.
For suppliers, manufacturers and service providers to the timber and construction sector, Built Evolution offers a rare opportunity: a full day with a concentrated audience of the people who specify, design, approve and build, all gathered specifically to learn how to deliver more projects using sustainable timber-based systems.
Why Timber, Why Now
The Australian construction industry is at a turning point. Housing supply pressures, skilled labour shortages and the drive to decarbonise the built environment are accelerating the shift toward timber systems and modern methods of construction. Recent changes to the National Construction Code have opened the door to mid-rise timber buildings, and prefabricated and engineered timber solutions are moving rapidly from the margins to the mainstream.
Western Australia is a market on the move. Built Evolution is designed to give the WA industry the practical knowledge, case studies and connections to make that transition and to introduce them to the companies, products and ideas that will make it possible.
The Event at a Glance
• Full-day conference at Crown Perth
• Plenary sessions featuring high-calibre speakers and practical, project-based content
• Exhibition hall open all day, with an extended lunch held in the exhibition space
• Morning tea, hot buffet lunch, and drinks with the evening screening
• Exclusive screening of Our Future: Built By Nature Documentary
See FULL Program details below!
Agenda
- 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Registrations & Expo Discovery
- 8:30 am - 8:40 am
Conference Opening
Acknowledgment of Country, Safety, Welcome to Speakers, Thank you to Sponsors
- 8:40 am
Introduction: WA Housing Delivery Transition
The opening address will outline the WA Government’s commitment to accelerating housing delivery through innovation, local manufacturing, and strategic investment in residential land and infrastructure. Minister John Carey MLA
- 9:00 am - 9:25 am
WA Housing Market Overview
Overview of the Western Australian housing market, including current trends and key statistics on Perth’s housing supply and demand. Michael will also touch on challenges and opportunities for the WA housing sector. Michael McGowan, Executive Director HIA
- 9:25 am - 9:50 am
PANEL: The Role of MMC in Affordable Housing
The topic will cover volume of housing delivery, opportunities for pre-fab, challenges to scaling and need for varied housing typologies. Moderator: Craig Oatway Panellists: Michael McGowan (HIA), Norm Roberts (Offsite), Sam Reece (AAA), Liam Loan-Lack (Keystart)
- 9:50 am - 10:15 am
CASE STUDY: Scott Park Group - Scaling With Prefab
Speaking on their evolution toward MMC and sustainable building practices. Overview of their strategic direction and operational investment in shifting to increased levels of prefabricated timber framed housing. Brad Ridolfi, General Manager Scott Park Group
- 10:15 am - 10:45 am
MORNING TEA IN EXPO AREA
- 10:45 am - 11:30 am
PANEL: Building the Future of Lightweight Timber Framing
How FWPA and AFWI funded R&D is shaping new industry standards, making it easier than ever to build in timber across all construction typologies. Intro & Moderation: Kersten Gentle, CEO (FTMA) Panellists: Rhianna Robinson (FTMA/USC), Kevin Peachey (FWPA) and Jon Shanks (TimberEd)
- 11:30 am - 11:50 am
Timber - The Ultimate Renewable
How Australia’s forestry sector can deliver secure timber supply, long-term carbon storage, and verified sustainability through modern forest management and PEFC-certified projects. Matt de Jongh, Responsible Wood
- 11:50 am - 12:10 pm
Designing for Less Carbon
Discover how smarter material choices and practical embodied carbon analysis can help deliver lower-carbon homes without compromising cost, performance, or buildability. Tom Petty, CarbonTrace
- 12:10 pm - 12:30 pm
CASE STUDY: The Precinct Project
A nationally significant, advanced manufacturing strategy transforming plantation timber into engineered wood products and prefabricated components. Tim Woods (Industry Edge) & Edwina Vulcz (WTIBeam) The Precinct Project
- 12:30 pm - 12:35 pm
TOBY For Childhood Cancer
Brief overview of charity, objectives and results Ian Meachem
- 12:35 pm - 1:30 pm
LUNCH IN EXPO AREA
- 1:30 pm - 1:55 pm
Smarter Systems for More Homes
Building 4.0 CRC’s kit-of-parts approach is simplifying design, accelerating prefabrication, and creating a practical pathway to faster, more scalable housing delivery across Australia. Daryl Patterson, Building 4.0 CRC
- 1:55 pm - 2:20 pm
Engineered in WA
Locally manufactured engineered wood products are delivering high performance, greater resource efficiency, and a stronger sustainability story for the future of Australian construction. Tom Rickerby, Wesbeam
- 2:20 pm - 2:45 pm
The Rise of Australian Mass Timber
Learn how Australian made CLT and GLT systems are creating faster, lower-carbon, and more predictable construction outcomes for the next generation of Australian buildings. Ben Cox, NeXTimber (Timberlink)
- 2:45 pm - 3:10 pm
CASE STUDY: Lessons from the Mass Timber Front Line
From early contractor involvement to on-site installation, this session unpacks the real-world experience of delivering mass timber projects and what it means for the future of timber construction in WA. Ian Meachem, Managing Director CPD
- 3:10 pm - 3:40 pm
AFTERNOON TEA IN EXPO AREA
- 3:40 pm - 4:05 pm
Energy Compliance in a New Construction Era
Practical guidance for achieving energy-rating compliance in Western Australia as the industry transitions to framed, prefabricated, and lower-carbon building systems. Debbie Bute, Leading Edge Energy
- 4:05 pm - 4:30 pm
Enabling the Next Generation of Housing
This session examines how DevelopmentWA is helping create the policy, land, and infrastructure settings needed for innovative and industrialised housing solutions to grow in Western Australia. Andrew Hannan, Development WA
- 4:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Conference Close
Event Wrap Up. Acknowledge of speakers & sponsors.
- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Documentary Screening “Built By Nature: Our Future”
Exclusive Australian first screening of documentary about landmark projects on our global drive for decarbonising the built environment, narrated by Kevin McLoud. Film and networking drinks in Expo area. builtbn.org
Conference Exhibitors
Explore the expo floor and connect with our incredible exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in timber, prefabrication, and sustainable construction.
WoodSolutions
James Hardie
Wespine Industries
StopDigging
Rotho Blaas
Timberlink
Wesbeam
Spax
WA Membranes & Pro Clima
Toby for Childhood Cancer
Don't miss your chance to see, touch, and talk to the people and products shaping the future of Australian building.
Conference Sponsors
A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors whose generosity and support made this event possible. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to the future of sustainable construction.
WoodSolutions
James Hardie
Wespine Industries
MiTek
WA Membranes
Wesbeam
Timberlink
Prompt Engineering
CPD
Your support helps us bring together the brightest minds and boldest ideas shaping the future of Australian building.
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