JC Lee, BC Wood’s Korean representative, had a meeting with the Korea Wood Building Association (KWBA) Chairman Kang Soo-Chul on May 14th.

During the meeting, JC discussed the cooperation between the two associations at BC Wood’s annual event, including the seminars in Korea earlier this year as well as the introduction of the 22nd GBM in Whistler.

Launched in 2002, the KWBA has collaborated with BC Wood Korea on many events over the years. KWBA is registered under registration No. 79 of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and develops human resources and construction technologies specializing in wooden architecture. This includes planning, design, structural calculation of key sections, material supply, and management of buildings after completion of responsible construction.

The KWBA also plays a leading role in the development of wooden architecture in Korea through mutual information exchange and academic seminars within the U.S., Canada, and Japan, to expand the base of design and technology for wooden architecture. They operate six education centers nationwide under the association, open introductory and specialized wooden architecture courses at Dongguk University Future Convergence Education Center, and help revitalize the design of wooden architecture as a designated institution for practical training for architects of the Korea Architects Association.

KWBA Chairman Kang Soo-Chul said as follows.

Korean wooden houses, which began in the 1990s, are now being developed into wooden structures with a 4D concept system that combines planning and post-completion management systems. The KWBA’s members and member companies will work harder to advance the technology of low-carbon wooden architecture and utilize wood in accordance with government policies. We also want to continue to cooperate with BC Wood Korea to contribute to the development of the wood industry and wooden housing market in Korea.

For more information about the Korean market, please contact BC Wood Korean Rep. JC Lee | [email protected]