The research project Beclaydung has started with a joint hybrid kick-off meeting. Through the Industrieverband Lehmbaustoffe e.V., bundled expertise on current clay boards is provided by Hart Keramik AG, WEM GmbH and Leipfinger Bader GmbH . Gumpp und Maier GmbH und holzius GmbH contribute the relevant practical timber construction expertise. Dr.-Ing. Norman Werther and Dr.-Ing. Thomas Engel complement the group with their long-standing experience in structural fire protection. All in all, a well-rounded team and a constructive and promising start