Simpson Strong-Tie Partners with CLT Toolbox
September 16, 2024
Mass Timber Construction is still a fraction of a percentage of the non-residential market share relative to concrete or steel. Add to that the sustainability credentials that timber as a building material offers and it’s obvious why the trend to use timber in construction beyond our traditional residential buildings is gaining real traction. Simpson Strong-Tie has a long history of developing innovative solutions to stimulate and facilitate the use of timber in multi-storey, commercial, and industrial structures. Our extensive global range of heavier duty connectors, mass timber fasteners, and Strong-Rod ATS all enable engineers to design larger timber structures – without compromise on integrity using design information adapted specifically for different countries’ design and construction practices and requirements across the globe.
Recently CLT Toolbox launched engineering software to revolutionize the structural design process for mass timber buildings, developed in response to research from the supply chain and structural engineers. CLT Toolbox automates the complex structural design computations, making it easier and more cost-effective for engineers to design and build with sustainable materials.
It was a natural fit then for Simpson Strong-Tie to support and partner with CLT Toolbox whose aspirations are well aligned with Simpons Strong-Tie’s own; CLT Toolbox is a forward-thinking global company, specializing in innovative engineering software solutions to empower structural engineers to drive positive change within the construction industry through advanced technology and sustainable design practices.
As Adam Jones, CEO and founder says; “A big thank you to both Daniel Scheibmair [Simpson Strong-Tie NZ] & Matthew Smith [Simpson Strong-Tie AU] who have been active supporters of the vision of CLT Toolbox from very early on." Adam recalls earlier conversations with both Matt and Dan that
"Helped inspire the vision for CLT Toolbox in the initial white paper research. Without people who are willing to work together and support each other the industry can't move forward as quickly.”
CLT Toolbox integrates both member and connection design and incorporates some of Simpson Strong-Tie’s global range of timber construction products for engineers to design with. The software tool is specifically designed to offer a transparent and collaborative approach and not be a ‘black box’. It provides additional didactic information to educate younger professionals or specifiers new to timber design and takes into account local supply chain availability. Simpson Strong-Tie is pleased to support CLT Toolbox’s efforts to date and looks forward to continuing development of the software and educating not just our local specifiers but expanding CLT Toolbox and Simpson Strong-Tie’s innovative product range globally. A free version of this tailored web-based app is available, with a paid pro version offering additional functionality.
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