Wood-Metal/ Construction - Balkonnect

Wood-Metal/ Construction

May 23, 2025

Wood-Metal/Construction Innovative Transformation and R&D-based Challenges

This panel is to be exploring the sensitive interactions among wood-metal
processing and products, construction techniques and the R&D
challenges facing within the building industry, especially the innovation
know-how knowledge and practices of wood and metal-based products.
The business show-case models will present the latest industrial
achievements related to:

Material Synergies -leverage the benefits to final products,

Renewable Resources in wood and strength and durability of metal products-sustainability, efficiency and cost-effective building solution,

Innovative Construction Appliable Techniques-hybrid construction methodologies (wood and metal combined by-products)

Designing Advanced Technologies (like 3D printing, prefabrication) - improving efficiency in construction,

Research and Development Challenges-advanced material properties, testing protocols, performance standards

Scientific and Lab Testing-ensuring diverse climates and building environments, structural integrity

Business Case-Models- Real World Illustration of Wood-Metal/construction Solutions applied to sustainable urban buildings, public infrastructure and residential projects.

Key Takeaways:

Business experts will discuss successful case studies from various regions, highlighting:

how their recent distinguishing innovation solutions were piloted,

the next R&D driven generations of sustainable building materials can achieve incredible integration,

the KPIs of performance, cost-efficiency, safety and durability in hybrid-based products,

the relevance of new technologies, tools, automation, and programming solution interact to the competitiveness and sustainable financing,

the role of R&D in nurturing startups and fostering collaboration between government, academia, and the private sector to drive sustainable industry development.

Schedule

Prishtina Balkonnect Festival 2025

Speakers

Zayden Williams

CEO, Mindstation