Multiplex – Building 360, Murdoch University – Boola Katitjin

CPD played a pivotal role in the construction of Building 360, Boola Katitjin at Murdoch University—one of the largest mass timber projects in the Southern Hemisphere. Engaged by Multiplex in 2019 under an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) arrangement, CPD contributed to the project’s buildability, logistics, and installation methodology. In 2021, CPD secured the logistics, temporary works, and installation contract to deliver this landmark structure, primarily constructed from sustainably sourced Mass Engineered Timber, including Glulam (GLT) and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT).

About the Project

• Over 1,800 timber members installed, featuring some of the largest beams ever imported into Australia.
• Pioneering sustainable construction using GLT and CLT materials.
• End-to-end logistics management for safe delivery and installation of massive timber components.
• Collaborative design process under ECI to shape buildability, installation methodology, and logistical framework.
• Innovative engineering ensuring the successful installation of a complex mass timber structure, setting a new benchmark for timber construction in Australia.

Key Challenges

• Large-Scale Timber Logistics: Precise planning and execution required to transport and install massive timber beams, including some of the largest ever imported into Australia.
• Complex Installation Methodology: Innovative techniques developed to assemble over 1,800 timber members while maintaining structural integrity.
• Sustainability Goals: Balancing innovative engineering with stringent sustainability standards to deliver a landmark project.