Using timber in construction
There are many uses for timber within the Queensland construction industry.
Queensland has a diverse timber and wood product processing and manufacturing sector that predominantly processes locally-grown plantation softwoods, but also hardwoods and cypress softwood from native forests.
The sector, particularly the secondary processing sector, is also increasingly using imported sawn timber from overseas and interstate producers.
This guide provides information and resources about using wood in construction.
Video: Native timber quality
Learn why Queensland native timbers are highly sought after, and how they are showcased in the University of Queensland's Sound Shell.
Learn more about wood properties of Queensland timber.
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[What is so good about Queensland native timber?]
[Richard Kirk, Architect]
As an architect, I really love to use Queensland native timbers because they're strong, they're incredibly durable and they provide a great deal of design flexibility.
Behind me is the Sound Shell at the University of Queensland. It's an example of using GL21 spotted gum in the form of a diagrid. The diagrid gives this curved shape extra strength.
The spotted gum that you see is incredibly durable and incredibly strong, and it will last for several lifetimes.
The other important thing about using Queensland native timbers is the local industry here supplies and manufacturers the material, keeping the entire project locally sourced.