CLTopmaat is an online platform that centralizes technical specifications, design tools, and a vetted network of CLT manufacturers and installers for the Dutch construction market. It offers a searchable supplier database, interactive calculators for panel sizing and performance, downloadable BIM/CAD libraries, and compliance guides to help architects, engineers, and contractors efficiently specify and procure cross‑laminated timber for residential and commercial projects.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
In the Dutch construction market, architects, engineers, and contractors often lack a centralized source of information, design tools, and supplier connections for cross‑laminated timber (CLT) projects, making it difficult to adopt this sustainable building material efficiently.
Solution
CLTopmaat provides an online platform that aggregates technical specifications, design guidelines, and a vetted network of CLT manufacturers and installers across the Netherlands. Users can access standardized product data, calculate structural dimensions, and compare pricing from multiple suppliers within a single interface. The platform also offers case studies and regulatory resources to help professionals meet Dutch building code requirements for timber construction. By streamlining the sourcing and design workflow, CLTopmaat enables faster project planning and reduces the barriers to using CLT in residential and commercial builds.
Target Audience
Primary users are architects, structural engineers, and general contractors in the Dutch construction industry seeking to specify and procure CLT for new building projects.
Features
- searchable database of CLT panel manufacturers, distributors, and certified installers in the Netherlands
- interactive design calculator for panel sizing, load capacity, and thermal performance
- downloadable BIM and CAD libraries with up‑to‑date product specifications
- compliance guides covering Dutch building regulations and fire safety standards for timber structures
- project showcase library with documented case studies and performance metrics