Policy

How disjointed regulation is failing UK housebuilding
by TDUK|15 October 26|Design, Policy
Two years ago, a new government arrived in Westminster under a clear, urgent mandate to ‘get Britain building again’. Since then, we have heard no shortage of encouraging rhetoric. Ministers have rightly announced the delivery of 1.5 million homes at the centre of their mission for economic growth. They have...
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TDUK Market Briefing – Q2 2026
by Jennie Ward|03 July 26|Build, Policy, Statistics, Supply
The TDUK Market Briefing is a comprehensive new resource from TDUK to help stakeholders from across the timber sector better understand the timber market and current economic conditions.
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‘Government support and clear direction’ could be key to the UK’s MMC sector
by Jennie Ward|10 May 26|Build, Policy, Supply
The government needs to acquire a much deeper understanding of how modern methods of construction (MMC) work, and then develop a clear strategy and demonstrate leadership, if the sector is to support more housebuilding, according to TDUK member Arclin. Seven distinct categories of MMC have previously been defined by a...
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Building a stronger workforce
by Jennie Ward|10 May 26|Build, Policy, Supply
The Department for Work & Pensions is setting out to work with trade associations and their members to tackle skills gaps and support more people getting into work and starting meaningful careers.   The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) is making a concerted effort to work more closely with...
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Tropical Timber: From Legality to Market Recognition
by Lucy Bedry|27 April 26|Policy, Supply
A strategic roundtable at Carrefour International du Bois 2026 - Nantes, France | 2 June 2026 At Carrefour International du Bois 2026, a strategic roundtable will explore how tropical timber can move beyond legal compliance to become a recognised and trusted material in international markets. Organised by Timber Development UK...
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ATIBT Visits TDUK in London
by Lucy Bedry|02 March 26|Policy, Sustainability
In mid-February, Timber Development UK welcomed colleagues from ATIBT (Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux) to London for two days of discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between producer and consumer market associations. The visit provided an opportunity to explore how UK and international partners can work more closely to support...
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UK must embrace timber construction to meet climate and housing goals, say industry leaders
by Liam Macandrew|14 July 25|Design, Policy
Built environment leaders delivered a unified message - ‘timber can meet climate and housing goals now’  - at the recent UK Timber Design Conference in London. Sustainable developers, architects, engineers and construction experts are calling on the Government to supercharge its housing goals by backing timber in construction – fully...
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Environment Minister talks on the ‘triple win’ of building with timber
by Liam Macandrew|01 May 25|Policy
Environment Minister Mary Creagh CBE MP talks on the 'triple win' of building with timber, and why the Timber in Construction Roadmap is important to the future of the UK. At the Timber in Construction Summit in London on 27 February 2025, we were lucky enough to interview the Minister,...
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UK Timber Procurement Policy open to public consultation
by Jennie Ward|24 March 25|Policy
The public consultation for the review of the UK Government’s Timber Procurement Policy is open for comments until 30 March, 2025. Efeca has been contracted by Defra to undertake an assessment of three certification schemes - Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and...
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Government commits to increase the use of timber in construction
by Jennie Ward|28 February 25|Build, Design, Policy, Supply
Ambitious new plans to increase the use of timber in construction were announced by Environment Minister Mary Creagh at the Timber in Construction Summit in London. The new Timber in Construction (TiC) Roadmap is being introduced to help get Britain building using timber – creating economic growth, rural jobs and...
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