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Tasmania Mass Timber Construction & Commercial Carpentry
Savcon’s reputation in both Commercial Carpentry and Mass Timber Construction is driven by our mission to lead in our market and deliver exceptional projects, like St Luke’s Health, Launceston.
When a traditional carpentry company embarks on large-scale building projects like University of Tasmania Forestry Building, it demonstrates a certain level of ambition and here at Savcon, we are celebrated for our innovation, exemplary skill and contributions to the built environment.
Recognising the growth and necessity of Mass Timber Construction in Australia, we committed to this path. We have steadily established ourselves as industry leaders, developing new and exciting construction methods that align with our belief that Mass Timber Construction not only creates safer buildings but also benefits human wellbeing and the environment.
Our success in the Mass Timber Industry is built on extensive research, a sincere approach, commitment and drive. We now confidently elevate timber to new heights, work towards a greener cityscape and embrace the expansion of biophilic environments.
What makes our company what it is today
Focusing on company development and delivering exemplary work, our reputation has established strong foundations and long-term relationships with the industry’s largest construction companies.
We pride ourselves on fostering growth, integrity, collaboration, sustainability, and excellence. As pioneers in Mass Timber Construction, we lead the way in commercial carpentry and related building services, adhering to the highest Australian and global standards.
Leveraging our extensive knowledge and innovative timber construction methods, we assist in creating architecturally designed projects. Our services include project-managed carpentry, structural carpentry, timber structures, interior design, feature walls, custom privacy screens, timber floors, external cladding, interior fit-outs, and custom-designed timber building scopes.
At Savcon we opt for a holistic strategy for all our projects and have grown into industry leaders based on the calibre of services we offer in Mass Timber Construction.
Our Mass Timber services include;
- Pre-design client advisors
- ECI – Early contractor involvement
- Design development
- Collaborative engineering mothodology
- Feasibility and buildability analysis
- Interstate and international logistics
- Supply and fabrication
- Sequencing and transport coordination to site
- On site cranage and plant
- Expert installation
Engineered to precise specifications Mass Timber products are fixed layers of carefully selected timber pieces fastened together to form solid load-bearing structures in beams, pillars and columns - In addition, the build and assembly of modular floors, ceilings and walls
What is Glued Laminated Timber, referred as [GLT]?
Glued Laminated Timber (GLT) is a product engineered from durable wood laminations glued together, using moisture-resistant non-toxic adhesives. Individual timber pieces called “lamellas” are layered and glued one upon another in a parallel direction.
Proven to withstand the test of time GLT is strong, durable, non-corrosive and lightweight, suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, thus making this versatile product a popular choice for renowned architects and builders worldwide.
Discover the unmatched strength of GLT!
Applications include;
- Large span structures Pool halls, bridges and hangers
- Post and beam structures – Office buildings, schools and pavilions
Additional GLT facts;
- Sustainably sourced timber
- Naturally fire insulating properties
- GLT is dimensionally stable, holding it’s shape and resisting warping, bending and twisting
- Sound absorptive material – improves unwelcome noise / sounds
- High-strength structural qualities. Some applications can be substituted for steel and concrete
- Shorter install times in comparison to traditional building systems
- Smaller carbon footprint than steel and concrete
- Lightweight in comparison to alternatives such as steel and concrete
What is Cross Laminated Timber, referred as [CLT]?
CLT, Cross Laminated Timber, is when pieces of timber are glued together systematically. The lamellas and are glued together with the timber grain alternating at 90-degree angles for every layer, thus increasing its strength properties.
Due to CLT’s high-rating strength properties, visual aesthetics, clean and speedy installation process and the reduction of onsite construction build times and mounting costs associated to lengthier builds, this product is becoming a popular choice in the multi-story construction industry.
CLT is well-suited to medium and larger multi-storey builds.
Applications include;
- Hybrid systems – Modular and panelised modular builds for Interior floor, walls and ceilings
Additional CLT facts;
- Sustainably sourced timber
- Naturally fire insulating properties
- CLT is dimensionally stable, holding it’s shape and resisting warping, bending and twisting
- Sound absorptive material – improves unwelcome noise / sounds
- Its paneling characteristic has the ability to withstand compressive forces
- Light and strong with similar strength characteristics to concrete, with the addition of rating well in seismic events
- CLT panels allow for shorter installation times, thus completing onsite projects on a much shorter timeframe
- Smaller carbon footprint than steel and concrete
Completed Project [Mass Timber]
MASS TIMBER TASMANIA, AUSTRALIAUniversity of Tasmania - Forestry Building
Savcon played an integral part throughout the design phase assisting design consultants with buildability. Savcon undertook the timber installation package consisting of 418m 3 intricate timber “saw-tooth” roof with splice connections made from Masslam GLT by Australian Sustainable Hardwoods ASH (Heyfield, Victoria).
The project aims to revitalise, adapt and activate the Forestry Building precinct, to provide a new CBD location across 14,000sqm for the College – with sustainability at the forefront.
University of Tasmania – Forestry Building
Completed Project [Mass Timber]
MASS TIMBER TASMANIA, AUSTRALIASt Lukes Health Headquarters
Savcon were engaged to assist with design, procurement and to erect Tasmania’s first timber high-rise building. The project used a mix of local and international manufacturers featuring 370m 3 of Spruce GLT from HESS (Germany), 938m 3 CLT from XLAM (Albury Wodonga, Victoria) and 109m 3 hardwood CLT from CUSP (Wynyard, Tasmania).
The “speed of construction” was one of the builders’ biggest highlights, thanks in majority to the Savcon Mass Timber team.
St Lukes Health Headquarters
