Timber iQ October - November 2018 // Issue: 40 | Page 3

CONTENTS Published By Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone] EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.interactmedia.co.za Postnet Suite 241 Private Bag X103 N1 City 7463 MANAGING DIRECTOR Richard Bicker Caarten [email protected] CONTENTS 22 OPERATIONS MANAGER Chantelle van Deventer [email protected] MANAGING EDITOR Benjamin Brits [email protected] SUB EDITOR Tina Heron [email protected] 2 4 54 56 60 63 64 SENIOR WRITER Candace Sofianos King [email protected] ADVERTISING Angeline Martin [email protected] PROCESS COORDINATOR Lebo Bucibo [email protected] DISTRIBUTION & SUBSCRIPTIONS While every reasonable precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the advice and information given, neither the editor, publisher, proprietor, staff, nor any official body represented or published in this issue, will accept responsibility for any damages, loss, injuries or false claims that may arise or be made in the content. We subscribe to the Codes of Conduct of the Advertising Standards Authority and the Press Ombudsman (see below). Disclaimers by individual companies are hereby overridden by this disclaimer. Reproduction of any of the content is expressly forbidden in terms of the Copyright Act of 1987 with all amendments. All requests to reproduce must be made in writing to the publisher and such confirmation must be given in writing before proceeding. A copy of where the reproduction was published must be supplied to the publisher at the above address. No reasonable request will be refused provided all conditions are met. PRESS OMBUDSMAN: This publication has committed itself to maintain the highest standards of journalism as embodied in the Press Code of Professional Practice. If you believe we have failed to report news and comment accurately, honestly and fairly, you may lodge a complaint with the Press Ombudsman either by email, fax or letter, or by telephoning the office for the procedure to be followed. Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.ombudsman.org.za for the press code This publication subscribes to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Code of Conduct which represents truthful advertising. Should any reader feel or believe that advertising in this publication lacks substantiation, is dishonest or misleading in any way, they may refer to the ASA, www.asasa.org.za. CONTROLLED FREE CIRCULATION 3384 Upholding SA architecture in Italy A fine eco-friendly innovation Tradelink brings new board products to SA Greener, safer packaging with new PET strapping ASSOCIATIONS 12 Green building a no-brainer 14 Timber takes the lead at ITC-SA Awards Kristin Long [email protected] COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER Wood for Thought What’s Happening Personality Profile _ Wood to cherish Contributors _ Wood Wise _ A flowering timber choice Contributors _ Talking Timber _ Magnificent Malaysian timber Products Brand listings NEWS 6 8 9 10 LAYOUT & DESIGN Craig Patterson [email protected] 38 REGULARS CONTENT MANAGER Benjamin Brits [email protected] 24 EVENTS 18 Timber wows at WoodEX 2018 20 Interbuild 2018: 50 solid years in the making COVER STORY 22 In timber we truss PROJECTS 24 Life among the treetops 28 On the up _ ITC-SA Awards winner FEATURES 30 38 44 48 All decked out Putting safety first with PPE Innovation at the cutting edge Rising from the saw dust GET IN TOUCH Follow us @Timber_iQ Like us Timber iQ Follow us Timber iQ Connect with us Timber iQ Visit us www.timberiq.co.za // OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2018 1