homegrown timber

Minister announces Grown in Britain TPP Category A status at National Forestry Conference

by Jennie Ward|13 October 2513 October 25|Build, Supply

In a landmark announcement at the National Forestry Conference, Minister for Nature, Mary Creagh has confirmed that Grown in Britain (GiB) has been accepted as meeting Category A status under the Government’s Timber Procurement Policy (TPP), giving GiB equal recognition for their high integrity certification alongside FSC and PEFC for...

Fourteen buildings using homegrown timber

by Bryony Bodimeade|06 October 2506 October 25|Design

From a bespoke modular home and an innovative university centre to what is believed to be the largest UK-grown glulam structure ever built, this collection of buildings from the TDUK archives highlights the versatility and potential of homegrown timber in modern construction. Across the UK, our forests and woodlands are...

New campaign to champion British-grown C16 timber

by Jennie Ward|30 September 2530 September 25|Build, Supply

MKM Building Supplies (MKM) has joined forces with long-standing supplier James Jones & Sons to launch a UK-wide campaign championing the use of British-grown C16 timber. Each year MKM supplies more than 150,000 tonnes of timber to tradespeople, developers, and the general public across the UK - that’s the equivalent...

Why now is the time to back British timber in construction

by Jennie Ward|12 June 2512 June 25|Build, Supply

Neil Horton, Sales Director at BSW Timber, explains why BSW Group believes that the relaunch of the UK Government’s Timber in Construction (TiC) Roadmap is not just timely, it’s essential. The sector now has a clear opportunity to reshape our built environment using British timber as a cornerstone of low-carbon construction....

Why pine is replacing spruce in UK structural timber

by Jennie Ward|23 May 2523 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...

Key forestry grants re-opened to support tree-planting ambitions

by Jennie Ward|24 April 2524 April 25|Supply

Forestry grants are being made available to help foresters, researchers, landowners, nurseries and seed suppliers benefit from up to £4.1 million to enhance domestic tree and tree seed production. The new grants will equip nurseries and help the sector meet the ambitious statutory tree planting targets, while supporting green jobs,...

The Spring 2025 issue of Supplying Timber is online!

by Jennie Ward|16 April 2524 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...

Where will the UK get its wood from in future?

by Jennie Ward|14 April 2508 April 25|Build, Supply

Tom Coates Tom Coates, Area Harvesting and Supply Manager for James Jones & Sons, gives his views on the forestry changes needed to make sure England has enough homegrown timber for the future. The supporting document for the current Land Use Framework consultation doesn’t inspire much confidence that the wood...

Promoting homegrown timber

by Jennie Ward|13 January 2513 January 25|Build, Supply, Sustainability

Can homegrown timber help to address the timber supply issues we could be facing as demand for timber grows? We asked a number of merchants and suppliers for their thoughts. The construction industry is increasingly seeking more sustainable, low-carbon building materials as it moves towards a net-zero environment. With timber’s...