The Woodspan Blog.

Designed for durability, our high-quality engineered PLT products are a more sustainable option than traditional materials like steel, concrete and other glulam engineered wood products available.

Our PLT solutions are manufactured using sustainable New Zealand timber, less harmful chemicals and processes specifically designed to reduce waste and the product’s overall carbon footprint.

WOODSPAN NEWS AND UPDATES.

Latest updates

French Public Buildings Going Timber

The French government has announced plans for a sustainability law that will ensure all new public buildings are built from at least 50 per cent timber.

Mass Timber Output Continues to Grow

Investment in CLT across the globe continues resulting in rapid growth for mass timber products. Check this LinkedIn article to learn more.

Mass Timber Stadiums

Mass timber products continue to be used in a wide variety of innovative buildings, including a new football stadium in England. View it here.

Mass Timber’s Role in Biophilic Design

Biophilic design is a method of designing the places we live and work in such a way that connects us with nature. Understand the connection with mass timber.

The Timber Tribune – Woodspan News November 2019

Check out the November 2019 Timber Tribune and see what has been going on in the wonderful world of Woodspan!

NZ Wood Timber Design Awards Finalist

Woodspan PLT is a finalist at the 2020 NZ Wood Timber Design Awards! This annual awards event showcases innovative use of timber in NZ.

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Released

Taranakipine, manufacturers of Woodspan PLT, have released an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for NZ Radiata Pine. Learn more.

Mass Timber – Know your PLT from your CLT

There is growing awareness worldwide of the benefits that mass timber construction brings. Learn the difference between PLT and CLT.