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Building from England’s Woodlands Project

by TDUK|02 July 2602 July 26|Build, Supply

Building from England’s Woodlands Project Demonstrates Major Potential for Homegrown Timber in Sustainable Construction A pioneering research initiative has demonstrated that England’s underutilised deciduous broadleaf forests could play a transformative role in delivering low-carbon buildings, supporting biodiversity, and strengthening domestic supply chains. The three-year Building from England’s Woodlands (BFEW) project,...

Approved Document B: you have until Wednesday July 1 to submit your response!

by Matt Milton|26 June 2613 July 26|Build, Design

The government's consultation on Approved Document B closes on 1 July - next Wednesday. If you've never responded to a government consultation before, then please make this your first. It has serious repercussions for the use of timber. A number of changes have been proposed to Approved Document B -...

Timber Frame – Digital Guide

by TDUK|18 May 2618 May 26|Build, Design

The Commercial Timber Guidebook has been developed to address the common concerns that face timber construction. These typically include durability, moisture, fire safety, and as a result, the challenge of obtaining sustainable property insurance. These issues are compounded by a lack of comprehensive guidance specific to mass timber construction.

New webinar series launched to supercharge skills development for timber in construction

by Liam Macandrew|15 May 2615 May 26|Design

In support of a major new initiative, the Timber in Construction Skills Programme, a new series of webinars has been launched to equip the industry with essential skills – Timber in Construction 101 – completely free for anyone interested in using timber. Skills development is a core theme of the...

Wood Awards 2026 call for entries now open

by Bryony Bodimeade|19 March 2619 March 26|Design

Entries for the Wood Awards 2026 are now open — and already underway. For over 50 years, the Wood Awards have celebrated the very best in timber architecture and design across the UK. From quietly crafted homes to ambitious public buildings, and from one-off pieces to production furniture, the awards...

Embodied Carbon Data for Timber Products

by TDUK|04 March 2620 May 26|Design, Sustainability

Although timber is classed as a low embodied carbon construction material, different timber products will have different embodied carbon values depending on the energy inputs during processing and transportation.

Introduction to Timber and the Circular Economy

by Matt Milton|14 July 2528 August 25|Design, Sustainability

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...

What impact will US tariffs have on the UK timber market?

by Jennie Ward|07 April 2508 April 25|Build, Supply

Amidst rising economic uncertainty, our latest TDUK trade note explores the impact that US tariffs - and any UK Government response - could have on the UK timber market. The importance of the industry staying aligned both in the UK, and globally, is essential. The UK is currently facing 10% tariffs, while...

The Commercial Timber Guidebook

by Matt Milton|20 November 2420 November 24|Build, Design

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