Niuform Drives Mass Timber Construction at Semana de la Madera 2024

Niuform played a key role at Semana de la Madera 2024, reaffirming its leadership in sustainable mass timber construction. The event, hosted by Madera 21 of Corma, brought together over 24,000 attendees eager to learn about the latest innovations in wood as a building material. Niuform stood out with its design and construction of CMPC’s stand, primarily using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam).

Stand Materials

The stand’s structure showcased two essential materials in mass timber construction: CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) and Glulam (GLT), both made from high-quality radiata pine.

Technical Details Included:

• CLT: 24 m³ of radiata pine, configured in five layers with a total thickness of 150 mm, providing outstanding dimensional stability and strength.
• Glulam/GLT: 7 m³ of radiata pine, known for its high durability and structural capability.

Construction Elements: Walls, Slabs, and Beams

The stand demonstrated how CLT and Glulam walls, slabs, and beams, joined with specialized metal connectors, formed a highly efficient, resilient, and sustainable structural system. These components highlighted the versatility and strength of mass timber in modern projects.
Niuform invited attendees to discover timber construction’s potential as the material of the future, combining design, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

From Ingelam to Niuform

Our Commercial Manager, Jorge Becerra, led a technical talk titled From Ingelam to Niuform: The Evolution of Mass Timber in Chile, where he shared the historical development of Ingelam and how its integration with Niuform has positioned us as a major player in mass timber construction. He also presented key projects from 2024 and shared our outlook for the future.

San Carlos de Apoquindo Stadium Exhibit

Additionally, we showcased progress on the new San Carlos de Apoquindo stadium, a landmark project featuring our mass timber and serving as a prime example of how this material can be incorporated into large-scale architectural works. This project reflects our commitment to innovation and sustainability in the field.