CBS2 Introduces LAVA
The Only Structural Engineering Software Built for Light-Framed Wood Buildings
Design wood-framed residential buildings in record time.
Built for Wood. Not Adapted to It.
Most engineering tools simplify wood. LAVA models how it actually behaves, with full-building analysis, real wall geometry, and automatic load handling.
True Wood Geometry
Uses actual wall height, framing, and openings. No centerline assumptions.
Deflection Drives Design
Shear walls are designed by both capacity and deflection, without manual iteration.
Automatic Load Path
Loads transfer through the structure automatically, including discontinuities and omega factors.
Integrated Wind & Seismic
Wind, seismic mass, MWFRS, and C&C loads are applied correctly across real building conditions.
Why Traditional Tools Break Down for Wood
- Centerline analysis ignores real wall behavior
- Deflection is checked, not used to design
- Load combinations require manual setup
- Discontinuous walls and omega factors are easy to miss
- Wind and seismic assumptions oversimplify the building
- Reports have to be rebuilt when the model changes
Wood design takes time. A lot of it.
Not because it’s hard, but because of the workflow—plans, loads, calcs, and constant changes.
Manual workflows don’t scale. Every revision means starting over.
LAVA eliminates that—so you can model the whole building and move through changes without rebuilding your work.
A 4,000 sf, 2-story building
That’s a full day saved on one project.
How much time can LAVA software save you?
LAVA is structural engineering software built for residential wood construction—whether you’re designing single-family homes, townhomes, or multi-family buildings up to six stories. From lateral and vertical analysis to automated load paths and code-compliant calculations, LAVA streamlines the entire design process for wood-framed structures.
Single-Family
| Size | 4000 sf |
| Levels | 2 Story |
| Traditional Calc Time | 10 Hours |
| LAVA Calc Time | < 2 Hours |
80% Time Saved
Townhomes
| Size | 3 Plex |
| Levels | 3 Story / 3 Plans |
| Traditional Calc Time | 30 Hours |
| LAVA Calc Time | < 8 Hours |
75% Time Saved
Apartments
| Size | 300 units |
| Levels | 5/6 Story |
| Traditional Calc Time | 12 Days |
| LAVA Calc Time | < 2 Days |
84% Time Saved
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Don’t Just Take Our Word for It
Engineers Really Love Our Software. Here’s Why:
We’re Never Going Back to Spreadsheets!
LAVA has streamlined our workflow like no other software we’ve used! The speed, combined with unmatched accuracy and ease of use, has been a game-changer for our team. And the support? It’s been nothing short of fantastic—always there when we need it. Thank you, LAVA, for taking our productivity to the next level!
Brad Bubeck
★★★★★
I Didn’t Think I Had Time to Learn New Software—Until I Tried LAVA
With our busy workload, finding time to learn new software seemed impossible. But when I started working with LAVA, I knew right away this was different. It’s intuitive, powerful, and it quickly became an essential part of our workflow. Despite the tight schedule, the time spent learning LAVA paid off immediately—it’s completely changed how we work! There is nothing this comprehensive in the market for design of wood framed structures.
John Kelly, President/Founder
★★★★★
LAVA has Transformed Our Business!
Knowing that the calculations are spot-on and automatically produced in record speed has given me complete confidence. We continue to experience less time and brain damage with quality checks and plan check responses. Thanks to LAVA, we’ve been able to scale and grow our business faster than ever before. Our engineers are thrilled and hooked. I can’t recommend it enough!
Masoud Bokaie, CEO
★★★★★