KUCHING: An International Conference on Engineered Wood Sarawak 2023 will be held on May 16-17 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).
Organised by the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC)
it seeks to highlight the benefits and potential value of engineered wood products that are yet to be fully tapped to boost the economy of Sarawak.
According to a statement by STIDC, the conference would manifest a continuous stride in promoting engineered wood among stakeholders and industry players in the state.
Speakers comprise professionals in engineered wood construction, architecture, structure engineers, researchers and academicians who will share their knowledge and expertise in producing and using engineered wood to help promote this industry.
STIDC is encouraging the use of engineered wood in housing and building construction in Sarawak in support of the state government’s initiative to promote green development, environmental sustainability and carbon storage.
This conference is timely in charting the way forward and in driving sustainability of the wood-based industry including the engineered wood sector.
The use of engineered wood over emission-intensive materials such as concrete, steel or aluminum is expected to minimise greenhouse gas emissions.
Moreover, adhesive or resin used in engineered wood is environmentally stable and does not produce greenhouse gasses.
This has led to the increase in use of engineered wood among builders and architects for construction, furniture, flooring, packaging and others in residential, commercial and industrial areas.
