CAPABILITY Support services for our clients & project partners
Focussed Support from Our Expert TeamAccess our expertise through the whole project lifecycle
Depending on your specific requirements, we can provide CLT and GLT to incorporate with Steel and Concrete in Conventional Construction or produce CLT and GLT for a full Mass Timber build. Our technical team works closely with our clients and project partners to provide technical support, advice, and guidance across all project phases;
Feasibility & Advisory
Design & Engineering
Planning & Permits
Logistics, Installation & Onsite
The XLam team have been engaged to support clients and project partners in the successful delivery of projects across all key industry sectors and draw on a broad base of construction knowledge and experience to provide advice and support to our clients.
Feasibility & Advisory
XLam welcomes the opportunity to provide advice and support during the concept design phase where we are able to add the benefit of our experience to assist in shaping the project to gain the maximum benefit from the application of mass timber.
Within our internal team, our highly qualified resources in engineering, architecture, construction and site management are available to guide and assist the project design team and provide advice relating to important factors that will inform the design while maintaining and supporting the original vision of the client and the architect.
Initial design decisions will play the largest part in governing project viability and economic outcomes. The most economical building outcomes are reached where CLT is integrated at the conceptual stage so that its manufacturing and performance capabilities can shape decision-making. An early design consultation with XLam will optimise the performance of CLT, dealing with considerations such as economical panel sizes, orientation, tolerance for assembly, appearance, durability, buildability, and construction sequencing.
Given sufficient preliminary design information, XLam will provide an early estimate of likely CLT supply costs to facilitate project planning. This entails establishing floor spans, loadings, anticipated bracing, and a general understanding of design requirements and complexity. Subject to agreed terms, XLam will then work with the customer and design team on refining design aspects to maximise project cost benefit, leading to a fixed price supply quotation based on contract documents.
Design & Engineering Support
Following the concept design, XLam supports clients during the detailed design and engineering phases through both our technical guides and our practical experience using mass timber.
During the design development phase, XLam will advise on structural considerations, panel thicknesses and spans, CLT layout and connection details.
On receipt of fully dimensioned electronic drawings, the XLam draughting team will prepare a 3-D model using advanced Cadwork CAD/CAM software. The location of proposed panel joints is added to suit manufacturing requirements, together with joint profiles to suit the engineer’s connection details. These constitute the workshop drawings for final approval and sign-off.
The approved Cadwork model is then exported to Cambium which drives the manufacturing process from initial assembly of board layers through to CNC machining of the panels to precise dimensions, ready for delivery to site.
Planning & Permits
XLam can support clients and project partners through the planning and permit process by providing technical data and demonstrating the code compliance, structural and fire performance of CLT and GLT.
Building approvals and building consents are processed under the Alternative Solution provisions of the Australia and New Zealand Building Codes. XLam assists applications with the supporting technical documents required to substantiate performance requirements under the codes.
In addition to making our test data available we will provide relevant use cases and examples of completed buildings to assist our clients in securing planning permission and the appropriate building permits.
Logistics, Installation & Site Support
XLam has a proven track record of working closely with our clients and their contractors to ensure the seamless integration of our mass timber products with the building and construction process.
We have highly developed systems and processes to plan the logistics and stage and sequence manufacturing and delivery so that it supports project timeliness. Working closely with clients enables us to respond to changes in the project schedule in real time and adapt our supply schedule accordingly.
Enhancing the utility of our CLT and GLT we have developed a range of value-added services and products including; bespoke bracketry, metal-work fittings, GLT and LVL processing, adhesive building wraps, roof-to-floor insulation services, and internal and external cladding of panels.
Once our products are delivered to site, we provide a dedicated site liaison manager for every project who is able to address and specific questions relating to workflow and installation as well as managing the chain-of-custody and handover processes.
Applying our technical expertise & production capability in Mass Timber ensures a quality project outcome
XLam Design Services can be engaged to work closely as partners with the project team and relevant consultants, bringing a wealth of experience to early design decisions, forward planning, and construction management.
Speed on site is achieved through comprehensive front end preparation. XLam provides early practical assessment and advice, works closely with the project team and if required will recommend consultants with expertise in CLT.
Working with the contractor, XLam will consult on job programming and scheduling for manufacture. Lead time is necessary to secure delivery to meet the contract program. The manufacturing lead time commences at the date of signing the Purchase Agreement.
XLam supports engagement with the Relevant Building Surveyor or Building Consent Authority, and where applicable the Fire Authority, to build cooperation and resolve any questions around approvals.
In addition to the direct support we provide, our detailed technical guide that includes specifications and important technical information.
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Proven Process
We support our clients through the key phases of project development and delivery. We can support your internal team and project partners to design and value-engineer your building to get the most out of MTC.
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Delivery
Site Support
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