CLT construction – The solid wood of the future is here

The construction industry is constantly looking for more sustainable, faster and more efficient ways to build. One of the most significant innovations is CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber). It is often called the concrete of the future, and for good reason. CLT is not a traditional log or wooden frame, but an industrially manufactured, highly durable and dimensionally accurate wooden element in which layers of wood lamellas are glued crosswise.

This structure makes CLT elements exceptionally stiff and load-bearing, which enables spacious spaces and architecturally attractive structures. CLT construction is also very fast, as the finished, factory-machined elements are installed on site by crane, allowing the weather-resistant frame to be erected in a matter of days. In addition, solid wood is an ecological choice: it acts as a carbon store and its production consumes less energy than many other materials. CLT combines the best traditions of wood construction with modern engineering expertise.

• CLT is an industrially manufactured, strong and dimensionally accurate solid wood element that significantly speeds up construction.
• It is a huge carbon store and an ecological choice with a significantly smaller carbon footprint than concrete.
• The 2025 Construction Act emphasizes the life cycle carbon footprint, which makes CLT a very competitive material.
• CLT construction enables a dry construction chain and excellent indoor air quality.
• Although the material is more expensive, savings are generated from quick installation and shorter construction time.
• CLT requires special expertise in design and installation, and weather protection of the elements during the construction phase is critically important.