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As mass timber construction continues to gain prominence in the building industry, driven by its sustainability credentials and structural capabilities, the demand for more elaborate and high-strength connections has increased….

Why This Ribbed Deck Blog Matters Ribbed decks are an innovative solution in modern timber construction, offering a combination of strength, stiffness, and material efficiency. However, engineers often face challenges…

Introduction to Timber-Concrete Composite Floors Timber–concrete composite (TCC) floors combine cross-laminated timber and a concrete slab using shear connectors, allowing them to act as a single unit. The concrete, placed…

The moment you’ve been waiting for is here. After a successful 6-month beta program working closely with leading engineers and suppliers, we are thrilled to announce the official launch of…

CLT Toolbox is now SPEC Toolbox Go To The App MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – September 3, 2025 – SPEC Toolbox, a leading design platform for mass timber, today announced its rebranding…

What are ETAs and ICC-ESRs? When it comes to building with timber, choosing the right fasteners is crucial for ensuring structural integrity and safety. In order for fasteners to be…

Introduction: Brittle vs. Ductile Failure in Structures In engineering, brittle failure refers to a sudden fracture of a material or component with little or no prior deformation or warning. This…

Historically, one of the biggest drawbacks in using timber and mass timber products for building’s main load bearing structure was the massive sections needed to overcome relatively long or medium…

Due to its characteristic geometry and build-up, cross laminated timber has very versatile structural applications. It can be loaded perpendicular to its surface bi-directionally (out of plane loading) and it…