In a Government Media Release on 16th September 2020, Hon Phil Twyford quoted the following: “Cabinet has agreed that when constructing new buildings, mandated departments and agencies will be required to assess the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the materials and construction processes used. Agencies should choose those which have the lowest upfront carbon emissions. [...]

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On a recent visit to Rotorua, we took the opportunity to check in with the construction and project management team at Scion to see the progress being made with the construction of the Innovation Hub for New Zealand’s Timber Research Institute. The building is looking absolutely fantastic. It certainly has the wow factor as [...]

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The results of the NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards 2020 were announced in April and as always, did not disappoint. The awards are a highly acclaimed, bi-annual event showcasing the innovative, structural and aesthetic use of timber by New Zealand architects and engineers; the entrants providing projects of an exceptionally high standard. ST [...]

It is with great sadness that TimberLab Solutions Ltd advises of the sudden passing of our CEO Grant McIntosh. Grant suffered a heart attack on Sunday afternoon and passed away on Monday night surrounded by his family. Grant inspired a family culture at TimberLab and his passing is a huge shock to the team. [...]

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Under rigorous testing by Scion’s engineers, the manufactured prototype joints for New Zealand’s Timber Research Institute Innovation Hub, held their own through twisting, stretching & compressing. The following video shows the development of the project through design, testing, manufacture and the on-site installation. TimberLab was involved from the beginning of the design phase of [...]

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The NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards is a highly acclaimed, bi-annual awards event showcasing the innovative, structural and aesthetic use of timber by New Zealand architects and engineers.  The entrants constantly provide projects of an exceptionally high standard. Wood as a construction material offers a level of versatility and texture that can be [...]

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Prefabricated LVL Diagrid frames loaded onto oversize truck are on the way to Scion’s Rotorua site for their new innovation hub - A seismic resistant / low damage structure designed to move in response to a seismic event. This 3-level, distinctive structure is taking shape on site and is an exciting project to be [...]

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Auckland Zoo Administration Building Wins Commercial Architecture Award 2019 When Auckland Zoo decided they needed a larger administration area, Ignite Architects were engaged to design their new space. Ignite worked with TimberLab Solutions and BGT engineers to ensure the design was cost efficient to manufacture. The open interior features Glulam portal frames to the [...]

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Loyal employees, Talia & Penisoni have seen a lot of changes at TimberLab. The staff all helped them celebrate 30 years of employment before Christmas 2018. They were each presented with stylish watches, whose outer cases and faces were crafted from reclaimed oak.