Engineered Timber Use in Multi-Storey Construction in Christchurch The Trends over the Past Five Years and Continuing Challenges

There is a developing culture of building and designing in timber, and timber suppliers are movingto provide clients the full construction to delivery service package. While there is increasingmomentum in the use of engineered timber, there are still challenges in building the knowledgeand experience of building professionals and those regulatory the system; and in communicatingto the broader public the multiple benefits of constructing in timber and in combinations of timberand other materials.