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Factors Impacting the Adaption of Cross Laminated Timber in Commercial…
Factors Impacting the Adaption of Cross Laminated Timber in Commercial Construction
Construction Standards
Changes to the 2019 National Construction Code Volume One (NCC)
increase the range of buildings, up to an effective height of 25m, in which fire-protected timber construction systems can be used.
allows Builders to have the option of CLT on an array of projects
less approval process
Government incentives
Stimulus
Manufacturing
Cost
prefabricated
cheaper alternative to concrete and structural steel in current market
Higher architectural design costs
less incentive to utilise CLT in the design phase of a project
less foundation costs
less footings
low maintenance cost
Industry Investment
less demand for skilled labour on site
lessens safety risks
program acceleration
decreases overheads
site labour costs
renewable material
benefits manufacturers and producers
achieves green star requirements
Environmental
Attitudes/Perception in construction industry