From 22 to 26 June 2025, we had the pleasure of participating in the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2025) – one of the world’s leading events dedicated to timber engineering and construction. This year’s edition took place in sunny Brisbane, Australia, bringing together hundreds of experts, researchers, and practitioners from across the globe. We were proud to be there representing our project, CRESTIMB.
The conference was an intense and rewarding experience – filled with lectures, technical presentations, knowledge exchange, and high-level discussions. Over the course of several days, we had the opportunity to:
- present our project outcomes across three dedicated sessions,
- raise awareness of innovative solutions in sustainable timber construction,
- and engage in meaningful international collaboration with partners from both Australia and Europe.
A key highlight was the project meeting held on 25 June, bringing together European and Australian partners, including VTT, UNSW Sydney, University of Galway, University of L’Aquila, and Łukasiewicz – ITECH. The meeting provided a valuable platform to review project progress, share experiences, and plan the next stages of development.
Topics of discussion included:
- the latest experimental results generated within the CRESTIMB project,
- innovative structural solutions for multi-storey timber buildings,
- opportunities to compare approaches and findings with Australian research,
- and ongoing work related to methods for assessing timber floor vibrations, a key aspect of modern timber system design.
The meeting highlighted the importance and value of international research collaboration, which not only facilitates the exchange of knowledge but also helps define shared directions for advancing the field.
The technical dialogue initiated during WCTE 2025 has laid a solid foundation for continued cooperation, cross-validation of experimental data, and the integration of results across continents.
We are proud to have presented our expertise on such a prominent global platform and to contribute to the advancement of sustainable timber construction in close partnership with our international colleagues.
