EU Commission proposes to delay EUDR by another year

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EU Commission proposes to delay EUDR by another year
by Jennie Ward|29 September 25|Supply
The European Commission (EC) has announced it is considering delaying the introduction of the EU Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) by another year, citing concerns that the IT system may not be ready in time to cope with the amount of data it will be asked to handle. This change will still...
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CPA survey reveals Q2 market growth
by Jennie Ward|22 July 25|Build, Supply
Growth returned in the Construction Products Association's (CPA) State of Trade Survey for the second quarter of 2025, with 53% of heavyside product manufacturers and one-third of those on the lightside reporting an increase in sales, on balance. This follows the fall in heavyside sales that was reported in Q1. The...
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Construction statistics show output falling in May
by Jennie Ward|11 July 25|Build, Statistics, Supply
The UK’s construction sector faltered in May 2025, with output falling by 0.6%, marking the first decline after three months of consecutive growth, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The downturn was driven by a 2.1% fall in repair and maintenance work, overshadowing a...
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National Housing Bank ‘to deliver 500,000 new homes’
by Jennie Ward|19 June 25|Build, Supply
Hundreds of thousands of homes will be delivered through a new government-backed ‘housing bank’ backed by private sector investment, the government has announced. The National Housing Bank, a subsidiary of Homes England, will be publicly owned and backed with £16 billion of financial capacity, on top of £6 billion of...
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Builders’ merchant sales rise in Q1, but timber sector slips
by Jennie Ward|12 June 25|Build, Supply
Builders' merchant value sales in Q1 2025 rose 0.9% year on year, though sales of timber and joinery products slipped -1.4%, according to the latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report. The figures show that across the quarter, volume sales increased +3.9%, while prices came down -2.9%, with no difference...
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First timber import growth in Q1 since 2021, figures show
by Jennie Ward|09 June 25|Build, Corporate, Supply
Timber and panel import volumes were 0.6% higher in Q1 2025 than they were in 2024, reaching 2.26 million m3 – the first Q1 growth on the previous year the sector has seen since 2021, according to the latest TDUK figures. Following the well-documented instability seen between 2020 and 2022,...
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Why pine is replacing spruce in UK structural timber
by Jennie Ward|23 May 25|Build, Supply
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) recently held a webinar informing members of the changing timber species mix now entering the UK, and how it will impact the construction industry – and trussed rafters in particular. For years, spruce has been the go-to species for structural timber in the UK. With...
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Why BSW Timber supports the updated TiC Roadmap
by Jennie Ward|21 April 25|Build, Supply
Following the Government’s recent relaunch of the Timber in Construction Roadmap, BSW Timber explains why they see a reason for positivity in the timber sector as we head further into 2025. BSW Timber's focus is always on supply chain security and, with timber prices predicted to rise, we see a...
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The Spring 2025 issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|16 April 25|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the Spring 2025 issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The Spring 2025 issue is an...
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Supporting soil health through well-managed pine forests
by Jennie Ward|16 April 25|Supply
Abodo explores how New Zealand’s approach to forestry has changed over the past generation and how well-managed plantation forests can maintain or improve soil health. "I’ve always believed planted forests were going to be important to New Zealand,” says Peter Clinton, Principal Researcher at Scion, the New Zealand Forest Research...
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