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Podcast: Mass Timber Construction Podcast
Episode: Special Guest - Marcus van der Hoven - Pioneering Mass Timber in South Africa & Beyond
Description: Prepare yourselves for an eye-opening conversation with our esteemed guest, Marcus van der Hoven, the inspiring mind behind Mass Timber Technologies in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a pioneer of mass timber construction in a region where it was almost unheard of, Marcus brings a wealth of insights. We take a deep dive into his fascinating journey, from the struggles of establishing a CLT facility to successfully developing an 'Africanized' CLT system that is both cost-effective and less labor-intensive.From sourcing old machines to gathering capital and launching a plant, Marcus pulls back the curtain on the intricacies...