Programs Connectivity

5: Policy, Programs,& Sustainability  

Public & private sector collaborative policy & standards  package. Identify approved structure types during the transitioning of evolving building codes and standards & R&D programs seeking grants for scaling up the industry and capabilities, & finance providers for transitioning manufacturers and small landholder plantations  

4: Construction 

All construction aspects, building types, & associated target outcomes to drive the demand/uptake of mass timber in the market through repeatable forms in affordable housing & hybrid construction 

1: Forestry & Wood Supply 

Forestry management to harvesting & milling, Advance timber milling & drying requirements for Mass timber supply chain harvesting & grading   

2: Architecture & Engineering 

Building codes, design, structure & fire safety, technical elements in design to standard building archetypes across the supply chain

3: Manufacturing 

Pre -manufacturing to Prefabrication, including billets, lamina,  joints, other components from design/engineering to construct integrated manufacturing to assembly

1: Forestry & Wood Supply 

Forestry management to harvesting & milling, Advance timber milling & drying requirements for Mass timber supply chain harvesting & grading   

2: Architecture & Engineering 

Building codes, design, structure & fire safety, technical elements in design to standard building archetypes across the supply chain

3: Manufacturing 

Pre -manufacturing to Prefabrication, including billets, lamina,  joints, other components from design/engineering to construct integrated manufacturing to assembly

4: Construction 

All construction aspects, building types, & associated target outcomes to drive the demand/uptake of mass timber in the market through repeatable forms in affordable housing & hybrid construction 

5: Policy, Programs,& Sustainability  

Public & private sector collaborative policy & standards  package. Identify approved structure types during the transitioning of evolving building codes and standards & R&D programs seeking grants for scaling up the industry and capabilities, & finance providers for transitioning manufacturers and small landholder plantations  

Our Programs

1

Educational Workshops and Seminars

  • Skills for Careers development planning across the ecosystem with sessions on the timber construction industry/materials and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory practices and policies.
  • Audiences include universities, vocational training colleges, government departments, corporate executives, timber supply chain participants, and environmental activists.

2

Community Outreach and Education

  • Promoting timber construction & Informing how specific communities can participate & benefit from the industry
  • Engaging with local communities & institutions for raising awareness about the importance of timber and the sustainable construction industry. 
  • Social Dialogue

3

Policy Analysis and Advocacy

  • Examining existing and proposed international industry policies, regulations, & standards relevance for Vietnam 
  • Advocating for effective and fair local regulations that benefit all stakeholders in the timber sector.
  • Provide transparency with Laws & Regulations

4

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Fostering dialogues and collaborations among various groups, including governments, accreditation bodies, regulators, NGOs, and the private sector. 
  • Business linkages for building with stakeholders a sustainable and robust timber construction sector that benefits everyone involved.

5

Advisory Services

  • Offering and coordinating expert advice to organizations, governments, corporations, and project owners. 
  • Developing and implement effective strategies, best practices, and standardised processes  for the timber construction industry, ensuring that projects are both sustainable and successful.
  • Technology adoption for higher productivity, low environmental impacts, & less waste

6

R&D Programs

  • Evaluate the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Vietnam timber construction market and carbon value chains. 
  • Jointly construct & circulate research and learnings in the Vietnam industry
  • Access international grants, funding, and R&D partners for developing the technical documentation hub, industry guidebooks & training manuals, resources & information, and run pilot projects to test productivity, standards, and the local conditions.

7

Market Product Development & SAWA EcoSystem Awards

  • 16 Major Awards across the timber construction ecosystem in conjunction with industry Institutes, Associations, and our Major Sponsors.