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TIMBER NORTH AMERICA

T.I.M.B.E.R. NORTH AMERICA

Theory in Motion: Bridging Education and Real-world practice for North America University students

15 - 17 December 2025
Rothoblaas Headquarters, Cortaccia (BZ) 
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WHY PARTICIPATE

Step out of the classroom and into the field with T.I.M.B.E.R. NORTH AMERICA, a unique opportunity for university students and professors to connect theory with real-world timber construction applications.
Held at Rothoblaas headquarters in the heart of the Italian Alps, this immersive course offers the chance to observe full-scale mass timber assemblies and explore the full potential of this construction system.

CONTENTS

T.I.M.B.E.R. NORTH AMERICA combines technical theory and live demonstrations for a deep knowledge of modern timber construction. The program focuses on Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glulam systems, exploring many technical topics related to timber engineer.

DAY 1

Follow the complete assembly process of a mass timber structure, from foundation to roof, The day integrates structural theory with hands-on observation, focusing on connection systems, structural behaviour and advanced fastening solutions.

DAY 2

Shift focus to building performance and on-site safety: through lab sessions and expert-led lectures, you’ll explore moisture protection during construction phases, membranes and tapes performance, fire design, acoustic detailing and fall prevention measures.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • CLT material characteristics, production and on-site handling
  • Ground connection installation and waterproofing techniques
  • Structural fastening systems, including concealed connectors
  • Moisture management and swelling prevention in hybrid joints
  • Building envelope performance
  • Acoustics, fire design, fall protection and more…

AUDIENCE

  • University students from North America who want to get a deeper know-how on timber construction, both theory and practice.

  • Students in Architecture, Engineering and Timber Technology coming from North America

  • Professors looking to expand their knowledge in timber and hybrid construction systems

SPEAKERS

  • Ing.  Alessio Maffeo
    Rothoblaas
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  • Chris Chookagian
    Rothoblaas
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  • Ing.  Daniele Cunego
    Rothoblaas
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  • Ing.  Francesco Manni
    Rothoblaas
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  • Ing.  Francisco Rodríguez Bejarano
    Rothoblaas
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  • Ing.  Hannes Spitaler
    Rothoblaas
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  • Matteo Kluc
    Rothoblaas
  • Ing.  Nicolò Leccardi
    Rothoblaas
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  • Ing  Sara Belleri
    Rothoblaas
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REGISTRATION

Choose the option that suits you

  • COMPLETE EXPERIENCE

    More than 16 hours of technical training in Rothoblaas HQs, course materials, 4 nights in a hotel (Check-in: December 14th | Check-out: December 18th), 4 dinners, daily breakfasts, coffee breaks, and lunches during course days, Guided visit to a timber/CLT production facility and to Rothoblaas automated warehouse.

    $950 + TAX

Local transportation and hotel bookings are fully organized by Rothoschool. Just get yourself to Cortaccia (BZ - Italy), we’ll take care of the rest so you can focus on enjoying the experience!

Additional costs: Flights and personal extras are not included in the package. Please note that Tuesday night’s dinner is organized as an optional out-of-pocket expense. The group will enjoy a festive evening at a Christmas market for an authentic local experience.

Limited spots (max 40 participants)!
Registration deadline: November 30th.

Programme

  1. Evening

    CHECK-IN AND WELCOME DINNER AT THE HOTEL

    Individual arrival to the Hotel

  1. 8:40 AM - 9:00 AM

    REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS AND INTRODUCTION OF THE COURSE

    Ing  Sara Belleri  - Rothoblaas Chris Chookagian  - Rothoblaas

  2. 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

    THE POTENTIAL OF CLT

    Material characteristics, production and building site organization

    Ing.  Hannes Spitaler  - Rothoblaas

  3. 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

    CONNECTIONS FOR CLT BUILDINGS

    Installation of the ground connection

    Ing.  Nicolò Leccardi  - Rothoblaas

  4. 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

    COFFEE BREAK

  5. 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

    LAB - INSTALLATION OF THE GROUND CONNECTION

    Waterproofing, structural connection to concrete and aluminium profile

  6. 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

    THE HANDLING OF CLT AND OTHER TIMBER STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

    Ing.  Alessio Maffeo  - Rothoblaas

  7. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

    LUNCH

  8. 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

    LAB - INSTALLATION OF THE WALL ELEMENTS OF THE GROUND FLOOR

    With screws and other more effective and faster fastening methods

  9. 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

    CONCEALED CONNECTIONS

    Minimum distances of connections, positioning, assessment of resistance and calculation programs

    Ing.  Alessio Maffeo  - Rothoblaas

  10. 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

    COFFEE BREAK

  11. 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

    LAB - INSTALLATION OF CONCEALED GROUND FLOOR CONNECTIONS AND ACOUSTIC INSULATION PROFILES

  12. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    LAB - INSTALLATION OF THE SECOND FLOOR STUCTURAL ELEMENTS

  13. 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    LAB - INSTALLATION OF THE ROOFING ELEMENTS

    Including beams and joints, with different connection methods

  14. 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

    COMPANY VISIT AND TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF ROTHOBLAAS AUTOMATED WAREHOUSE

    Ing  Sara Belleri  - Rothoblaas

  15. 7:00 PM

    NETWORK DINNER IN A TYPICAL LOCAL RESTAURANT

  1. 8:40 AM - 9:40 AM

    WATERPROOFING, WIND TIGHTNESS AND AIRTIGHTNESS OF BUILDINGS

    Ing.  Francisco Rodríguez Bejarano  - Rothoblaas

  2. 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM

    LAB – MONOLITHIC AND MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES

    Ing.  Nicolò Leccardi  - Rothoblaas

  3. 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

    COFFEE BREAK

  4. 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

    ON-SITE PROTECTION OF TIMBER-TO-STEEL STRUCTURES AND CONNECTIONS

    Ing.  Francisco Rodríguez Bejarano  - Rothoblaas

  5. 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

    THE FLAT ROOF IN TIMBER STRUCTURES

    Double self-adhesive bituminous membrane

    Ing.  Francesco Manni  - Rothoblaas

  6. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

    LUNCH

  7. 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

    BASICS ON FIRE DESIGN AND PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION

    Ing.  Nicolò Leccardi  - Rothoblaas

  8. 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

    ACOUSTICS IN TIMBER STRUCTURES

    Ing.  Daniele Cunego  - Rothoblaas

  9. 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

    COFFEE BREAK

  10. 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM

    DAMPNESS AND SWELLING IN TIMBER-TO-STEEL CONNECTIONS

    Risks and solutions

    Ing.  Francisco Rodríguez Bejarano  - Rothoblaas

  11. 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

    PREVENTIVE MEASURES ON FALL PROTECTION

    Matteo Kluc  - Rothoblaas

  12. 6:00 PM

    VISIT AND DINNER AT LOCAL CHRISTMAS MARKET

  1. 8:40 AM - 10:30 AM

    GROUP CHALLENGE

    Timber connections and detailing workshop

    Ing.  Alessio Maffeo  - Rothoblaas Ing  Sara Belleri  - Rothoblaas

  2. 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

    COFFEE BREAK

  3. 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

    GROUP CHALLENGE

    Review of the solutions and open Q&A

    Ing.  Alessio Maffeo  - Rothoblaas Ing  Sara Belleri  - Rothoblaas

  4. 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

    COURSE CLOSURE AND CERTIFICATES DELIVERY

    Ing  Sara Belleri  - Rothoblaas Chris Chookagian  - Rothoblaas

  5. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

    FAREWELL LUNCH

  6. 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

    TRAVEL TIME AND GUIDED VISIT TO A TIMBER AND CLT PRODUCTION FACILITY

  7. 7:00 PM

    DINNER AT HOTEL

  1. Morning

    CHECK-OUT FROM HOTEL AND INDIVIDUAL DEPARTURE

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