Oscar Emanuel

Business Development Director, Xylotek

As a founder of Xylotek and head of their business development, Oscar brings a deep knowledge of the international structural timber industry gained over the last twenty-five years of working in the UK, Canada, US and France.

His passion for the role of wood in the future of sustainable construction has driven a career dedicated to advancing timber applications. Through a combination of hands-on experience – gained through multiple sectors of timber construction, from forestry through to fabrication and on varied international projects. Oscar has a long track record of delivering design-build projects from start to finish.

With this holistic understanding of design, delivery and management –combined with a strong material and market knowledge and commercial network – Oscar has led Xylotek’s development as a company enabling the transition to a low-carbon future through engineered timber construction.

My Speaker Sessions

Wednesday 12 March 2025

11:50

Timber in Bridges

11:50 - 12:10
  • Timber material properties,
  • Species and procurement choices.
  • Details, durability and moisture management.
  • Case studies of the Kinsol Trestle, showing repair, replacement and reuse; and Canada Water walkway showing non-linear prefabricated construction.
  • Future opportunities in timber bridges and an industrial manufactured approach.