Adam Jones
CLT Toolbox has launched its state-of-the-art engineering software, set to revolutionize the structural design process for mass timber buildings. Developed with in response to research from the supply chain and structural engineers across Australia, CLT Toolbox automates the complex structural design computations, making it easier and more cost-effective for engineers to design and build with sustainable materials. Source: Timberbiz
With the building industry setting ambitious goals for the decarbonization of embodied carbon, timber plays a critical role in achieving these objectives. CLT Toolbox removes the barrier to entry, empowering all structural engineers to design with sustainable materials and further enabling the decarbonization of construction.
Key features of CLT Toolbox include:
- Streamlined Design: CLT Toolbox eliminates the need for engineers to spend hundreds of hours creating custom Excel spreadsheets for timber design, saving incoming engineering consultancies over a $100,000 entry fee. The software optimizes the design process, making it more accessible for engineers unfamiliar with mass timber.
- Comprehensive Education: CLT Toolbox addresses the knowledge gap left by traditional university courses, providing education and resources tailored to the needs of structural engineers designing with timber. The software empowers engineers to confidently design with sustainable materials.
- Tailored to Timber Design: CLT Toolbox is not a black box, offering a transparent and collaborative approach that takes into account supply chain availability and is designed as a web-based app. This tailored solution allows engineers to work efficiently and effectively with timber design.
CLT Toolbox is led by an impressive team of 10, including structural engineers and software engineers, all dedicated to the mission of making timber design easier than concrete and steel and eliminating embodied carbon. Founder and CEO Adam Jones, the former Future Green Leader of the Year with the GBCA in 2019, ex-Technical Manager for XLam Australia, and a best-selling author, heads the team. Ringo Thomas, the Interim Chief Commercial Officer, is the head of sales and the first employee at Everest Engineering, building the company to 200 headcount and over 50m in sales revenue.
Other key members of the team include Ikhsan Agustian, who leads the software team; Lelissie Bedada and Wenderade Beshada, who spearhead the structural design development; Marco Dimitrijevic, who leads Eurocode development; and Jack Turner, who heads product design.
With a vision to eliminate all embodied carbon emissions within the built environment for the betterment of humanity, CLT Toolbox has a product roadmap that further reduces the cost of sustainable construction. The first release of CLT Toolbox will begin with a restricted beta user program starting in April 2023, with a public release set for July 2023.
For more information or to sign up for updates visit www.clttoolbox.com.au
CLT Toolbox is a forward-thinking company based in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in innovative engineering software solutions. Its mission is to empower structural engineers to drive positive change within the construction industry through advanced technology and sustainable design practices.
