Meet Nick Steens – Director and Senior Manager at Independent Timber Supplies.

A mechanical engineer by background, Nick is helping drive the next generation of offsite timber manufacturing in Western Australia. Under his leadership, Independent Timber Supplies has invested heavily in advanced prefabrication technology to deliver faster, smarter and more efficient housing solutions. Join us as Nick shares his perspective on innovation, modern manufacturing and the future of timber construction in WA.

Meet Craig Klinge – Design Engineering Manager at MiTek Australia.

With more than 20 years' experience in structural timber engineering, Craig leads MiTek's national engineering team and works closely with designers, fabricators and builders to deliver smarter, more efficient framing solutions. Join us as he shares practical insights into modern timber engineering, innovation and the future of offsite construction.

Meet Roger Joyner – Founder of Passivhaus Perth and one of Australia's leading experts in high-performance building design.

A Certified Passivhaus Consultant and specialist in airtightness, moisture management and building envelope performance, Roger has helped pioneer healthier, more energy-efficient homes in Western Australia. Join us as he shares practical strategies for delivering durable, comfortable and future-ready timber buildings

Meet Tom Rickerby – National Technical Manager at Wesbeam and one of Australia's leading experts in engineered timber systems.

With extensive experience in structural engineering and engineered wood products, Tom leads Wesbeam's national technical team and is helping shape smarter, more efficient timber construction across Australia. Join us as he shares practical insights into timber engineering, LVL innovation and designing better buildings from the ground up.

Meet Jon Shanks – Director of TimberED Services and Associate Professor in Timber Engineering at the University of Tasmania.

A recognised leader in structural timber engineering, Jon is helping shape the future of Australia's timber industry through research, education and the development of national engineering standards. Join us as he shares practical insights into the latest advancements in timber design and what they mean for the future of residential and commercial construction. I think Jon would be an excellent presenter to position as one of the event's headline technical speakers. His involvement in the revision of AS 1720.1 is particularly significant for engineers and provides a compelling reason for them to attend.

Meet James Cross – Northern Aspect Energy Consultants

With more than 25 years in the building industry and 15 years as an energy assessor, James brings a wealth of practical experience in residential energy efficiency and high-performance housing.

As Product Manager for BERS Pro NatHERS software, James specialises in complex and bespoke homes, balancing energy performance with real-world budgets and buildability. At our August Timber Insight Seminar, James will share his insights into timber framing, thermal performance and what evolving energy efficiency requirements mean for WA housing.

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