In a major milestone for the mass timber industry, CLT Toolbox has officially launched in Europe and the UK. The Australian-based startup is home to the world’s largest team dedicated to developing software infrastructure that simplifies and enhances the design of mass timber buildings.
As engineers adapt to the upcoming updates in the Eurocode, traditional software solutions and spreadsheets are struggling to keep pace. CLT Toolbox addresses this challenge by incorporating the New Eurocode requirements from day one, empowering engineers with unparalleled precision and efficiency.
“Our software is tailor-made for the unique demands of timber design,” said Adam Jones, CEO of CLT Toolbox. “From mass timber connections and advanced screw design to supplier-specific European Technical Assessments (ETAs), fire design, and complex calculations like beam penetrations, we’re setting a new standard for timber engineering software.”
The company has forged partnerships with leading European suppliers, including KLH, Eurotec, Rothoblaas, Spax, Sihga, XLAM Dolomiti, and Södra, as part of its initial launch.
“I saw immense potential in CLT-Toolbox from the early announcements on and wanted to join the project. A software making masstimber accessible to the masses, was a gamechanger. Now with the availability in Europe and the UK projects can be accelerated in a collaborative manner involving designers, engineers and suppliers. I love the ease of use and the overall accessibility of the platform and the knowledge behind structural timber engineering” said Jörn Rüschenschmidt, the Global Sales Manager for screw supplier Eurotec.
In addition to its technical capabilities, CLT Toolbox features built-in educational tools to address the significant variability in structural engineering expertise across Europe and the UK. These tools democratize mass timber design, making it accessible to engineers of all experience levels.
As the world pivots toward sustainable construction, CLT Toolbox plays a crucial role in promoting low-embodied-carbon materials. Since its initial launch in Australia in October 2023, the company has driven the adoption of mass timber and gained rapid traction, surpassing 2,000 users in just over a year. In 2024 alone, the team conducted over 200 meetings with European engineers to fine-tune the platform to meet regional needs.
The company has also secured €1.5 million in funding from Australian venture capital firms, fueling its growth and development for global expansion. “We’ve built a team of 44 and worked tirelessly to develop industry-leading software tailored for the European market,” said Jones. “Our monthly release cycles allow us to quickly adapt and deliver the features engineers need most. The future of our industry is incredibly exciting, and we’re thrilled to play a pivotal role in it!”
Looking ahead, CLT Toolbox is gearing up to launch a beta program in the USA and Canada in the coming months, with a major North American rollout planned later in the year.
