WoodSolutions InFocus

In The Art and Science of Growing Wood  you’ll discover that growing trees and producing timber is a complex, finely tuned process, involving everything from genetics to the latest sensor technology.

In this episode of WoodSolutions InFocus we visit a factory which produces laminated veneer lumber to see how it is made. Laminated veneer lumber, or LVL, is an engineered wood product commonly used in the Australian construction industry. With a very high strength to weight ratio, LVL can handle significant loads and is often used instead of steel.

In this episode of WoodSolutions InFocus we visit a softwood plantation and sawmill to learn more about how structural softwood is produced. Structural softwood is a commodity building material used in the construction of everything from detached houses to mid-rise buildings. For more information about wood, wood products, and how to design and build with wood systems make sure to visit our website at www.woodsolutions.com.au or get in touch today. Special thanks to: Michael Swanson, AKD, Jo Foster, AKD, Mark Howe, AKD

In this episode of WoodSolutions InFocus we visit a factory which produces cross laminated timber, or CLT. CLT is an engineered timber product that is quickly growing in popularity in the construction industry. With two-way action and high tolerance of shear forces, CLT panels can generally be used instead of concrete, saving huge amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. Here, we see how CLT is produced and learns more about the quality checks involved in the manufacturing process.

Special thanks to: Tyson Infanti, XLam, Colin Stone, XLam, Aaron McKenna, XLam, Craig Slade, XLam

InFocus travels to Tasmania and visits a hardwood plantation operation and discovers the impact of new technology (in one case transferred from the confectionary industry!) on the way eucalypt seedlings are raised and planted.

Technology, innovation and training are changing the face of forestry. In this video you'll see how the harvesting industry has changed to a safer, more efficient workplace.

With the majority of the population currently working from home the acoustic performance of your residence has never been more important. Join Laurence as he unpacks some of the basics of acoustic design and meets with Amanda Robinson form Marshall Day Acoustics to get a professional's take on the topic.

Make sure to keep these fundamentals in mind for future videos where we will look at effective designs for acoustic separation in timber buildings.

In this video we visit a hardwood plantation operation in Tasmania and discover the impact of new technology (in one case transferred from the confectionary industry!) on the way eucalypt seedlings are raised and planted.

In this episode Andrew looks at a new product being manufactured in Tasmania - hardwood cross laminated timber (CLT).

The plantation eucalypts that provide the timber were originally planted for wood chips, so using them for a higher value purpose benefits the whole supply chain.

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Timber framing has long been the backbone of Australia's domestic housing market. You may be familiar with the stud frames, floor joists, and roof trusses now commonly seen throughout Australia's domestic construction sites, but do you know where they come from?

In this episode of WoodSolutions InFocus we take a closer look at the humble softwood holding up millions of roofs across the nation. What we find is an efficient and sustainable industry which has rapidly adopted technology to support a faster, safer, and more cost efficient construction industry.

Join Andrew in this fascinating video as he explores some of the wide-ranging activities of researchers in the ARC Future Timber Hub at the University of Queensland.

The ARC Future Timber Hub is an Industrial Transformation Research Hub to Transform Future Tall Timber Buildings. It is funded by the Australian Research Council and is Australia's leading timber research collaboration bringing together experts from industry, government, and academia who are committed to the future development of tall timber buildings in the Pacific region.
 

Tag along with Andrew as he talks to Professor Jeff Morell about understanding the process of wood decay in this episode of InFocus.

At the University of Queensland Durability Centre, Jeff and his team are conducting long term studies of various timber components and using sophisticated techniques like DNA sequencing to try and better understand the fungal communities that cause decay in wood. Research into the decay process can help develop appropriate preservative treatments, ensure the right species are selected for each application and extend the service life of wood to optimise its environmental benefits.
 

We all use treated timber and enjoy the benefits that treatment provides. In this episode, join Andrew as he discovers some of the chemistry and technology behind this little-known, but fascinating part of timber treatment and durability.