Woodspan can now be found on EBOSS! EBOSS is New Zealand's largest online architecture product library with an audience of over 30,000 design and construction professionals. We are delighted to have the opportunity to connect with the architectural community through this platform. You can find us on EBOSS...
We are proud to be supplying Woodspan PLT floor panels for the Mary Potter Apartment project in central Wellington. This project comprises of 41 apartments across 5 levels. As well as serving a structural purpose, the Woodspan floor panels were also required to meet a specific...
Check out our latest news mail. See what has been going on in the wonderful world of Woodspan & Mass Timber! Read the September issue here....
Woodspan PLT System Achieves FRR 60/60/60 Fire Resistance Rating Woodspan is pleased to announce that the mass timber manufacturer has completed fire testing of its Woodspan PLT floor system to test method AS 1530.4:2014. In conjunction with consultancy by structural fire expert Dr Andy Buchanan (PTL...
With the uncertainty that Covid-19 has brought to local and international markets, our CEO Tom Boon discusses the opportunity that building with wood can bring. Building with Wood can deliver certainty by creating new jobs and fighting climate change. It is this simple, this effective and...
Check out our latest news mail. See what has been going on in the wonderful world of Woodspan & Mass Timber! https://mailchi.mp/a2fa8d9e7cf/the-timber-tribune-news-from-woodspan-plt-panels?e=d1864e934c...
WPMA and NZ Wood are delighted to advise this years’ winner & highly commended for the “Interior Design Award” Sponsored by Woodspan PLT Panels are: Winner - “National Library Auditorium, Wellington” by Warren & Mahoney; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQUO0puA9xA Highly Commended – “Lara Lane” by Box Build Ltd; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bKX4OzzBpg To view all of...
Check out this story on the Dezeen website; https://www.dezeen.com/2020/02/12/france-public-buildings-sustainability-law-50-per-cent-wood/ The French government has announced plans for a sustainability law that will ensure all new public buildings are built from at least 50 per cent timber or other natural materials. This is due to be implemented by 2022. Imagine...
An interesting article on LinkedIN on the scale of investment required versus volume output achieved for start up CLT (cross laminated timber) plants. It also takes a look at the various advantages and disadvantages of semi and fully automated manufacturing facilities; https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/so-you-want-build-clt-plant-understanding-investment-options-kremer/ Whilst this is specific to...
Mass timber products such as Woodspan PLT panels, CLT, Glulam and LVL continue to be used in an increasingly wide variety of build types and in increasingly innovative ways. Not only are we building higher with mass timber - the first FOOTBALL STADIUM built entirely of...