CLT Toolbox, a leader in mass timber engineering, has launched a free version of its groundbreaking software.
Designed to advance the adoption of sustainable timber construction across Australia, this new version of CLT Toolbox offers engineers, students, and timber enthusiasts’ access to cutting-edge tools and educational resources, empowering a new generation to contribute to a sustainable future.
The construction industry faces a critical challenge in reducing embodied carbon, a significant contributor to global carbon emissions.
Traditional building materials like concrete and steel are major culprits. CLT Toolbox addresses this challenge by providing software solutions that simplify and automate the design of mass timber structures.
CLT Toolbox CEO Adam Jones said mass timber is a sustainable, low-carbon alternative that offers significant environmental benefits.
“There are over 10,000 structural engineers in Australia, yet only a small fraction specialise in timber,” Jones said.
“Our mission is to close this gap by equipping engineers with the tools and knowledge to confidently design with timber, ensuring they can offer sustainable options to their clients.”
In Australia, the free version offers essential features for member design, calculating loads, and evaluating the structural integrity of timber elements.
With this comprehensive suite of tools, engineers can perform preliminary designs for entire mass timber office or apartment buildings.
The software’s embedded educational resources and automated design computations are designed to guide even novice engineers to produce expert-level structural designs.
CLT Toolbox’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond just offering software.
“We are committed to growing Australia’s mass timber category by educating concrete and steel specialists on the benefits of timber. By broadening the skill sets of engineers, CLT Toolbox ensures that when a client seeks a sustainable option, engineers are equipped to deliver,” Jones said.
“Access to the free version has been made possible through the support of leading mass timber suppliers, including ASH, Timberlink, CUSP, XLam, KLH & Xlam Dolomiti.
The timber industry has come together to form a strong collaborative unit capable of making mass timber a mainstream material.”
Technical & sales general manager of NeXTimber/Timberlink, Jeremy Church, said offering a freemium version of CLT Toolbox gives structural engineers access to design modules, helping them quickly and confidently design projects using engineered timber.
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