
Paul D KremerRMIT University | RMIT · School of Property, Construction and Project Management
Paul D Kremer
BA, BSocSc, BSc (Hons 1), PGradCert (Commerce), MBA, PhD
Always looking for a better way!
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January 2017 - present
November 2021 - present
October 2018 - present
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The present paper is the first to conceptually assess the viability of mass timber construction (MTC) as an alternative construction material/method in Australia. It fulfills an identified need to examine an innovative construction process providing much needed information concerning the technologies current position and future disruption to tradit...
To meet global carbon emissions reduction targets we need to adopt sustainable construction practices and transition toward a Circular Economy (CE). The present paper proposes a combination of CE-focused technologies, Circular Building Adaptability (CBA), Open Building (OB) and Mass Timber Construction (MTC) working in concert to support emissions...
Timber is one of the world's oldest construction materials and is currently experiencing a renaissance by adopting new technologies such as Mass Timber Construction (MTC). Controversy has surrounded the use of timber throughout Australian history due to the perceived environmental impacts of cutting down trees. However, in Australia, timber is a co...
Biophilia refers to the innate human inclination to connect with nature. Mass Timber Construction (MTC) may hold the key to increasing the adoption of biophilic treatments in sustainable architecture through the inherent properties of timber. Existing literature on biophilia has explored its benefits and adoption strategies, however, these studies...
Mass Timber Construction (MTC) is reimagining city habitats around the world as it offers some obvious advantages such as being lightweight and having a lower environmental impact in addition to wellbeing and health benefits to occupants. MTC allows the possibility that each existing building, mid/high-rise or even carpark, is potentially a valuabl...
Mass Timber Construction (MTC) is revolutionizing urban development by presenting distinct advantages over traditional construction methods, such as its lightweight nature, reduced environmental impact, and the efficiency associated with prefabrication. The present paper delves into the transformative potential of MTC in unlocking valuable airspace...
Mass Timber Construction (MTC) is revolutionizing urban development by presenting distinct advantages over traditional construction methods, such as its lightweight nature, reduced environmental impact, and the efficiency associated with prefabrication. The present paper delves into the transformative potential of MTC in unlocking valuable airspace...
As mass timber construction evolves from a niche product to a mainstream, there is an urgent need for focused research activities to support the industry and avoid duplication or overlap of work being done internationally. To identify and prioritise the future of mass timber research agenda, this article pursues responses to the following questions...
The present article forms part of a wider project titled, “Building Above Our Cities: Mass Timber Construction Creating Sustainable and Socially-Connected Communities” The aim of the research is to explore how mass timber vertical extensions can work with bridging connections, at height, to form interconnected communities. The multi-disciplinary re...
An exploration of the the changing contracting nature in the construction sector.
In recent years, Cross-laminated Timber (CLT) has experienced exponential growth internationally, fostering substantial awareness and inter¬est in this renewable construction material. The increasing adoption of CLT in countries and regions of world is resulting in considerable manufacturing investment in engineered wood products more generally. Fa...
The construction industry in the State of Victoria, Australia, has seen significant growth in recent years. Large-scale timber construction is recognised globally as a new construction technology leading the way in prefabricated construction solutions and offers considerable benefits to industry, including speed, waste reduction, construction effic...
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the process of exchanging data and associated information along the value chain to enable a more efficient and considered approach to building and construction. The management of building information occurs intrinsically on any project irrespective of the use of a software program or computer aided design. Th...
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is produced from renewable bio-composite material and has been gaining popularity in building industry largely due to easily customised panellised construction technique, which is fast, efficient, minimises construction risk and waste. CLT is often considered as a sustainable alternative to traditional construction mate...
With the growing global tendency towards sustainable construction techniques, the use of renewable material regains attention from the industry. Cross laminated timber (CLT), as a relatively new engineered timber product, is recognized as a viable alternative to some traditional materials for various of structures. Based on the source of original r...
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is now considered a viable alternative to traditional construction materials both in mid-rise and high-rise structures. The structural response of CLT heavily relies on the type of timber used in manufacturing, and this can vary significantly based on the original source for this naturally grown raw material. Spruce has...
Mass Timber Construction (MTC) is a relatively new construction technology consisting of both a material (timber) and a construction methodology (prefabrication). Whilst the uptake of MTC in Australia is currently outpacing many other parts of the world, industry stakeholders continue to hold tentative opinions about the risks and rewards of adopti...
Cross laminated timber (CLT) is a sustainable and innovative engineered timber product validated as a viable alternative to more traditional construction materials like reinforced concrete and steel for use in mid-rise prefabricated construction. The structural response of CLT heavily relies on the species of timber used in manufacturing with feeds...
Cross laminated timber (CLT) is an innovative and environmentally sustainable engineered timber product which has superior in-plane and out-of-plane bending strength compared to other conventional timber products. CLT panels can be used as both wall and floor elements in low-rise to mid-rise construction. Nevertheless, both shear and bending streng...
Cross laminated timber (CLT) has become an important type of engineered timber product due to its superior material properties, making it suitable for mass timber construction. CLT is manufactured from naturally grown sources, and hence, it offers significant environmental benefit within the construction sector in comparison to its traditional coun...
The undeniable rise in Mass Timber Construction (MTC) on a global scale heralds the dawn of a new era for truly sustainable construction. The adoption of renewable materials in products such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) coupled with new construction processes optimises modern methods of sustainable construction. C...
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is a contemporary engineered panelised wood product and its use in construction globally is growing due to various benefits. The aim of this research is to design, develop and create a prefabricated envelope system for mass timber construction using CLT. The research capitalises on customisable building panels as they c...
With any new technology introduced to market there is often an education process for industry stakeholders to understand the benefits. The present paper sought to explain the difference between 'costs' and 'value' in Mass Timber Construction (MTC). Specifically, the paper focuses on what has been termed the Total Cost of Project (TCP), in which the...
Mass timber construction in Australia and New Zealand uses three main materials—laminated veneer lumber, glue laminated timber and cross-laminated timber (CLT). This article focuses on the use of mass timber in nonresidential construction—the use in single-family homes and apartments is not considered. In Australia and New Zealand, mass timber buil...
The present paper outlines the erroneous use of Design for Manufacture and Assemble (DfMA) as a term and concept applied to Mass Timber Construction (MTC), in particular toward technologies such as Cross
Laminated Timber (CLT). At the heart of the DfMA concept is a combination of standardised parts/components and standardised outputs. Indeed, the c...
Mass Timber Construction (MTC) has significant potential to improve the way the world constructs. However, despite a number of significant projects in Australia, and reported success in Europe and North America, Australia’s construction industry has been slow to adopt the system as a mainstream technology. The current study seeks to better understa...
Since 1901, there have been over 260 bushfires in Australia and over 825 known civilian and firefighter fatalities. The present study assessed the material properties and fire resistance qualities (to BAL 29) of a full-penetration, pressure impregnated, intumescent fire retardant treated Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) for use in building environment...
Objective: To identify reasons for misconduct and misconduct amongst Australian psychologists. Method: During the 5‐year period from 2008 to 2013, 42 psychologists across 41 cases were found guilty of misconduct and malpractice by civil and administrative courts across Australia. The court decision documents were analysed using Braun and Clarke’s (...
As an alternative building material and a process for commercial buildings, up to 30 storeys, Mass
Timber Construction (MTC) has the potential to disrupt the current equilibrium of construction in Australia.
However, despite reported benefits in terms of on-site costs and sustainability the potential remains
unrealised, due at least in part to a la...
University Embeddedness: Validating a new means of predicting retention and curbing dropout. New Ideas and Emerging Initiatives Abstract Student retention is a significant issue for the higher education sector. There is need for a tool that can reliably identify students at risk of dropout or before their performance begins to deteriorate. Borrowin...
Generally negotiated course-by-course, an increasing number of pathways are being opened to VET students to transition directly into second-year university, with blanket credit for first-year content. Such arrangements exist for disciplines including nursing, teaching, business, and applied science, among others. It could be argued that these ‘adva...
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I am looking to examine differences in two populations (in two different countries) and I would like to receive your recommendations for a reliable and valid instrument to measure this factor.
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Rgds Paul