Multi-Storey buildings have several levels which are connected with stairs, ramps and lifts for vertical circulation. These were historically used as commercial buildings and in big cities like Auckland, multi-storey apartments are quite common. 

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Traditionally multi-storey buildings are often constructed either in concrete or steel.  However, in recent years, timber multi-storey buildings are becoming quite popular due to the industry shift towards more sustainable forms of construction and to reduce the embodied carbon in the new buildings. Also, access to experts and contractors who specialize in the timber multi-storey buildings is getting better by the day which makes it a more attractive proposition.

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Timber Multi-Storey Buildings are light and due to modular nature of the construction, it is faster to construct and often are cheaper than other forms of construction due to smaller foundation requirement. Due to changes in the legislation and the increase in demand for residential buildings, Timber multi-storey buildings will be one of the fastest-growing sectors in the construction field.

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We are AB Consulting engineers who have vast experience in the design of Multi-Storey buildings in all construction materials. In recent years, we have designed buildings that have long span Glulam and Multi-Storey buildings with Cross Laminated Timber(CLT). Please contact us for further insight into this rapidly developing sector.

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