Special Guest - Marcus van der Hoven - Pioneering Mass Timber in South Africa & Beyond

Prepare yourselves for an eye-opening conversation with our
esteemed guest, Marcus van der Hoven, the inspiring mind behind
Mass Timber Technologies in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a
pioneer of mass timber construction in a region where it was
almost unheard of, Marcus brings a wealth of insights. We take a
deep dive into his fascinating journey, from the struggles of
establishing a CLT facility to successfully developing an
'Africanized' CLT system that is both cost-effective and less
labor-intensive.

From sourcing old machines to gathering capital and launching a
plant, Marcus pulls back the curtain on the intricacies of
building a mass timber plant from scratch. Listen closely as we
explore the untapped potential of timber as a sustainable
building resource and how Mass Timber Technologies has managed to
scale up its output in a significant way. We also delve into the
complexities of finding the right material for mass timber
structures and the balancing act between form, function, and
aesthetics.

As we round off our chat with Marcus, we discuss the promising
future of mass timber construction and the challenges that come
with it. Marcus offers a glimpse of their journey of advocacy for
mass timber usage and the importance of strategic partnerships in
ensuring project success. Hear about their experiences and
lessons learned from handling projects of varying scales, and how
these experiences have shaped the evolution of mass Timber
Technologies. Join us in this engaging conversation and gain
invaluable insights from one of the industry's most innovative
pioneers.

Production by Deeelicious Beats
Music "Game Play" by Quality Quest
Podcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production
www.masstimberconstruction.com





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