Na Florenci 7-9, BCIN 1685-1686
111 71 Prague 1
ID: 00014125
Tax ID: CZ00014125
date mailbox: v8zvffd
About company
Timber Institute (Timber Research and Development Institute, Prague, s.e.), independent certification institution with a tradition since 1951, certification, testing, diagnosis and wood preservatives.
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Timber Research and Development Institute, Prague, s.e.
FIO Banka – account No. 2900972576/2010
IBAN: CZ8720100000002900972576
BIC/SWIFT:FIOBCZPPXXX
IBAN: CZ8720100000002900972576
BIC/SWIFT:FIOBCZPPXXX
INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION BODY
Authorized Body no. 222 on conformity assessment and certification of products entering the Czech market. The Notified Body no. 1393 commissioned to assess the products placed on the European market. Testing laboratories for testing products and whole buildings.
Conference and Exhibition on Wooden Buildings in the Pardubice Region
/0 Comments/in News /by Ivana DuchoňováWe invite you to a professional conference and exhibition on the topic of “Wooden Buildings in the Pardubice Region,” which will take place on April 9, 2026, in Pardubice at the Automatické mlýny complex.
The conference will offer an opportunity to share practical experiences with the construction of wooden buildings in public spaces and multi-story residential buildings. It will present specific projects and their benefits in terms of sustainability, architecture, and economics, and will open a discussion on the broader use of wood in construction. The event will bring together investors, designers, public administration representatives, and industry professionals.
As part of the conference, auditor Luboš Drahňovský will give a lecture on moisture and water in wooden buildings, how to prevent it, and how to address it.
The conference will be followed by the grand opening of an exhibition showcasing completed wooden buildings from the region—including their stories from design through to everyday use. The program will also include a screening of the documentary film “Buildings with the Scent of Wood.”
When: The exhibition runs from April 9 to June 30, 2026
Where: Outdoor areas of the Automatic Mills, Pardubice
Free admission
Come and be inspired by modern and sustainable timber construction!
The event is held under the patronage of Martin Netolický, Governor of the Pardubice Region, and Jan Nadrchal, Mayor of Pardubice. The event is organized by the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology in cooperation with partners.
Invitation: Wooden Buildings Day in Zvolen
/0 Comments/in News /by Ivana DuchoňováWe would like to invite you to the 7th annual conference and exhibition Deň drevostavieb 2026, which will take place on March 10, 2026, at the Technical University in Zvolen.
This is the largest professional event in Slovakia dedicated to wooden structures, prefabrication, and modern technologies in construction. Under the motto Prefabrication – Technology – Detail, this year’s program will once again bring you the latest trends, technical solutions, and inspiration from across Europe.
Luboš Drahňovský, an expert from the Timber Institute, will give a lecture on the topic Wooden buildings without hidden risks: What can designers and builders influence through structural wood protection?
You can look forward to 16 expert lectures, practical demonstrations, case studies, and topics focused on prefabrication, modern technologies/programs/approaches, structural wood protection, and details as a key element of high-quality timber construction.
If you work with wood, design, implement, or are interested in developments in the field of timber construction, this event will offer you a wealth of inspiration, know-how, and opportunities to meet experts from the field.
Are you interested in a discounted ticket price? Send an email to info@vvud.cz.
Tickets and more information about the event can be found here: Home page | Wooden Construction Day 2026
Program:
The Timber Institute advises on structural protection for timber buildings at the For Wood trade fair
/0 Comments/in News /by Ivana DuchoňováThe Timber Institute continues its long-term cooperation with the For Wood trade fair, which specializes in current trends in timber construction, structural systems, and innovative materials. The trade fair will take place from February 12 to 14 at the PVA Expo Letňany exhibition center.
As part of the professional program, visitors can also look forward to a lecture on practical experience in the inspection and assessment of wooden buildings.
When: On Saturday, February 14, at 11:30 a.m., Luboš Drahňovský, an expert from the Timber Institute, will give a presentation on how a properly designed structure determines the quality and durability of a wooden building.
Where: Accompanying program of the For Wood trade fair, PVA EXPO PRAHA Exhibition Center, Beranových 667, Prague 9 – Letňany
The lecture will offer a look at wood protection through thoughtful structural design and explain why it is necessary to implement it. Emphasis will be placed on the influence of moisture, the method of installing wooden elements, and their exposure to weather conditions. Specific principles for preventing damage to wood due to climate, sunlight, or biological attack will be presented.
Publication Structural Protection of Wood available for download
Are you interested in wood protection? Then take a look at the new handbook from the experts at the Wood Research Institute.
Every year, experts from the Wood Research Institute assess hundreds of completed wooden structures. These inspections provide experience with structural deficiencies and hidden causes of defects, which the lecturers will share.
The main goal of this activity is to improve the quality of wooden buildings in practice and to systematically transfer knowledge to everyone involved in their construction, from designers to investors.
The current program can be found on the organizer’s website.
To enter the fair vám, we are offering a free ticket, which you can download here.
The For Pasiv and Střechy Praha trade fairs are also taking place at the same time.
More information in the press release:
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