EDITOR'S NOTE
Chill out: it's been great
T
he cold season is officially here, and I bet it is the
season that construction favours considering there are
less disruptions owed to rain and climatic conditions.
Anyway, I still can’t fathom how the industry keeps going in
temperatures below 20 degrees. I for one would prefer to
hibernate but, alas, duty calls!
We will be at the WoodEx conference (page 10) mingling
with the who’s who of the industry. We can’t wait! Judging
by how well the Wood Conference went, there’s no
exception this one will be anything less than amazing.
There seems to be an uptick in the number of events
compared to the same time last year. It’s assuring to see
positivity in the industry. Clearly 2018 is better and the
industry is hopeful about what lies ahead.
As sustainability continues to get traction, we are seeing
more and more of it in construction. Timber reduces the
carbon footprint of any building more than any other
material out there, yet it is underutilised for this purpose.
Our feature on the affordability of timber on page 48
unpacks why timber is least chosen for construction. We
also look at the role fasteners play in binding wood
together on page 26. Versatile in its use and versatile in
its application, why isn’t timber being used more often
in construction?
Great projects continue to go up worldwide and locally.
House Memel (page 16) is a home built for all seasons.
Oooh, I would love to cosy up in that house. The New York
Presbyterian David H. Koch Center combines wood and
stone to create a seamless patient experience (page 20).
Goodbyes are always hard to do, and it is something I’d
rather avoid. This will be my last issue as writer as I move
onto other publications; my
colleague, Candace Sofianos
King, takes the reins next
month. Candace is no
stranger to the construction
industry and is looking
forward to getting to know
you all. Please welcome her
with open arms to our
Timber iQ family, contact
[email protected]
It’s been wonderful
getting to know you all and
to learn what I have from this
industry; keep it going, pass
it on.
Ntsako Khosa | Staff writer
[email protected]
Until next time.