Course 4 - Building Site Management and Building Process with Timber
Introduction
This course focuses on the management aspects of timber construction
projects, covering the entire construction process from mapping and correlation
of parameters to logistics, cost estimation, digital processes, and
sustainability considerations. Participants will learn about the installation
chronology of load-bearing construction elements on the building site, moisture
management, cost estimation for building life cycle assessment, BCF (Building
Information Modeling, Construction, Facility Management) workflows, logistics,
and best-practice examples of large-scale international timber projects. The
course also emphasizes the importance of sustainability concepts, including
recyclability and dismantling strategies with timber.
Learning objectives:
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- Map the timber construction process, understand its stages, and identify the key parameters that impact the project's success.
- Understand the installation chronology of load-bearing construction elements on the building site and ensure proper sequencing for a smooth construction workflow.
- Estimate costs for building life cycle assessment, considering dimensions, transport, montage, logistics, and the overall economic viability of timber construction projects.
- Understand sustainability concepts related to timber construction, including recyclability and dismantling strategies, and integrate them into project planning and execution.
- Understand the management of timber construction projects, while considering environmental, economic, and logistical factors.
10. Sustainability concept – recyclability and dismantling strategies with timber*
The sustainability concept of recyclability and dismantling strategies with timber focuses on designing buildings that can be easily deconstructed and their materials reused or recycled at the end of their life cycle. Timber, as a renewable and biodegradable material, lends itself well to such strategies. Buildings constructed with timber can be carefully disassembled, allowing for the salvage and repurposing of timber components. This approach minimizes waste, reduces environmental impact, and promotes a circular economy, where timber materials can be used in new construction or other applications, extending their useful life and supporting sustainable practices in the construction industry.