23 June 2026

Greetings from your WoodWorks team. Large-span industrial buildings are typically dominated by structural steel. Project Big Span explores whether hybrid timber–steel structural systems could provide a practical, lower-carbon and cost-competitive alternative.

For a small nation at the edge of the world — New Zealand is holding its own.

Hess Timber and the Warren & Mahoney team worked closely together to deliver the new Adelaide Aquatic Centre. This project highlights how large-scale timber construction is reshaping aquatic design through performance, efficiency, and strong architectural impact.

Pacific Koro is a landmark mixed‑use development in Suva, Fiji comprising of two six‑storey commercial buildings with retail, food and beverage, office and hospitality use.

One for the project managers and engineers: “Understanding tolerances in prefabricated timber construction.