As the use of mass �mber products like Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), Glulam (GLT), Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), has gained momentum in the construc�on of commercial buildings in recent years, Tricon Construc�on Services has forged an enviable reputa�on for its professionalism, knowledge and experience using mass �mber materials throughout New Zealand. Tricon Construc�on Services’ journey commenced in the wake of the Christchurch earthquakes and has steadily evolved its sphere of opera�on, subcontrac�ng to building companies like Naylor Love, Armitage Williams, and LT McGuinness and engaging in major commercial projects throughout New Zealand. “We undertook construc�on of the first Mass Timber structure in New Zealand,” says Tricon Services’ Managing Director Dean Taylor. “This par�cular structure consisted of XLam’s CLT floors and walls and at the �me the hostel was the biggest project in Australasia using XLam’s product. Because much of the CLT was le� exposed, care was taken to protect the visible surfaces, and oversized skir�ngs were used to cover the fixings.” Christchurch’s Arvida Park Re�rement Village was another of Tricon Construc�on Services’ early projects and consisted of eighty apartments, all built from XLam CLT. “From the concrete podium up to the 9th floor, the Auckland City Mission building was the largest Mass Timber structure we have built using XLam CLT and Timberlab Other completed projects we were involved in that deserve to be recognised, include Queenstown Country Club, Dolomite Exhibition Centre and Auckland University of Technology A1 building. Dean says the use and accuracy of Mass Timber, needs a collabora�ve approach between the client, the design consultants, the supply chain and the main contractor to achieve the best installa�on and program efficiency. “With Mass Timber, each component is CNC cut to measure, sequen�ally numbered and delivered to site, ready for installa�on. It also has benefits for follow on trades. Once the floor and walls are installed and structurally complete, the sub-trades can go straight in and do their work without having to wait for concrete curing.” With all Mass Timber projects, knowledge and experience is vital. This is what provides confidence to the industry, especially when the use of Mass Timber is on the rise. MASS TIMBER CONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS 0800 TRICON | Phone Dean: 027 252 8456 | Email: info@tricon.nz Leading up to the Auckland City Mission project, Tricon Construc�on Services successfully completed the Mass Timber installa�on of the Hornby Workers Club in Christchurch and the Sion Te Papa Tipu Innova�on Hub. The Sion Te Papa Tipu Innova�on Hub has won numerous architectural awards na�onally and interna�onally. A more recent project was AgResearch’s new laboratory in Lincoln which included twelve CLT shear walls, a first in New LVL,’ says Dean. “This building is s�ll New Zealand’s tallest �mber building and was completed about a year a�er Covid.” “The project commenced in August last year and we completed our part of the project early this year. Everything inside the building is visual, including the CLT panels. It has a much warmer feeling over steel and concrete, in my view. Other recently completed projects we were involved in that deserve to be recognised, include the Queenstown Country Club, Dolomite Exhibi�on Centre, Auckland University of Technology A1 building, and Punakaiki, Pokeka Pou�ni Canopy Greymouth. We are currently working on some fantas�c projects including Devonport Road, Tauranga and Ryman Healthcare in Christchurch, with some more exci�ng projects to follow in the near future.” Zealand, along with stairs, balustrades and elevator sha� supported by LVL and GLT.
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