“Today is a huge day for us. We’ve poured our soul into this business from the very beginning, and we’re incredibly proud to announce our next evolution.” – CLT Toolbox.
It feels like outgrowing their first home. What started with a clear focus on making CLT easy to specify has grown bigger and faster than they could have imagined. Technically, they started with CLT, but have since added glulam, screws, brackets, and have more exciting, innovative product launches from their supply chain just weeks away. Geographically, they started in Australia and New Zealand, but are now active across Europe and the UK, with their first version for the USA and Canada launching in just a few weeks.
For this reason, CLT Toolbox is now excited for their rebrand into SPEC Toolbox!!!
The mission is to make “innovation easy to specify”. For engineers, this means easy to spec innovation. For suppliers, it’s a platform that gives the professionals confidence that if someone is eager to create incredible products, their platform makes it easy to get that product specc’d.
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) represents a major innovation in the construction industry, and it was the ideal entry point for the platform. The mass timber industry, with CLT at its core, is an “embodiment of this innovation,” driving a much-needed shift towards more sustainable and cost-efficient construction.
CLT is pretty excited for this new chapter. With their new brand and mission, Team Toolbox is more dedicated than ever to accelerating innovation for a more affordable and sustainable future in construction.
In February 2025, CLT Toolbox officially brough its advanced mass timber design software to Europe and the UK. Designed to revolutionize timber engineering, the platform boasts features tailored to meet the unique demands of the European market.
Innovative Features for Enhanced Timber Design:
- CLT Toolbox promises to deliver industry-leading tools, including:
- Transparent Calculations: Simplified, easy-to-follow designs without the “black box” approach.
- Eurocode Integration: Toggle between current and draft versions of Eurocode, with comparative analysis.
- National Annexes & Multilingual Support: Seamless switching across 9 national annexes and 6 languages.
- Custom Solutions for Enterprises: Custom grades and suppliers for tailored project needs.
- Comprehensive Design Tools: 8-member calculators and 33 connection calculators for diverse applications.
CLT Toolbox now known as SPEC Toolbox is powered by a diverse team united by a shared mission: building a robust infrastructure for the mass timber industry. Their expertise spans countries, ethnicities, and disciplines, reflecting their commitment to innovation and inclusivity.
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