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First EPD issued for timber frame manufacturer
by Jennie Ward|12 July 24|Supply
Leading UK offsite frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a published, third-party accredited environmental product declaration (EPD) for its product, proving its sustainability credentials. As part of a process to cover the full DTS product range, the DTS Alpha system is...
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A timber manifesto for the next Government: how timber can overcome housing and climate crises
by Matt Milton|01 July 24|Build, Design
A new manifesto from the timber industries calls for the next Government to unlock a wave of sustainable timber construction - to overcome the housing and climate crises. The new Government must unlock sustainable timber in construction to overcome the housing and climate crises. The timber industry in the UK...
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Leading developers call on next Government to ‘kickstart a timber revolution’
by Bryony Bodimeade|27 June 24|Policy, Sustainability
Leading low-carbon developers called on the next Government to ‘kickstart a timber revolution’ at the UK Timber Design Conference in London yesterday. More than 200 developers, local authorities, insurers, engineers, architects, contractors and manufacturers gathered at Timber Development UK’s (TDUK) inaugural UK Timber Design Conference to hear from industry leaders....
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David Hopkins, CEO of TDUK at the Wood Awards ceremony 2023
Timber Development UK: what we’ve achieved in our first 20 months
by Matt Milton|24 June 24|Design, Supply
In the 20 months since we launched Timber Development UK (TDUK) there has been a whirlwind of progress and activities. A lot has changed – both within our organisation, and in the wider timber and construction market. But the fundamental reasons that we started on this journey remain the same....
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The ‘Forest Pump’ – how timber works wonders for carbon storage and substitution
by Matt Milton|27 May 24|Design, Education
In an extract from his new book, Timber! How Wood Can Save the World from Climate Breakdown, former Labour MEP Paul Brannen explains why timber really is a wonder material when it comes to carbon storage and substitution - and why cutting down trees can be a good thing when...
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Green LOOP pallets to be RFID tagged
by Jennie Ward|15 April 24|Build, Supply
The Pallet LOOP has announced that each reusable green pallet it produces and puts into the sector will be fitted with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag – a move that is set to generate huge amounts of data about the movement of pallets and associated building materials nationwide as...
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BMRC Roadmap
BMRC Roadmap
by Guest Author|05 February 24|Policy, Supply
The Broader Market Recognition Coalition (BMRC) is formed of government, private sector, and civil society representatives from tropical countries whose mission is to achieve global recognition of national tropical sustainable forestry systems.
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cover of Timber Policy document
Timber Policy
by Waugh Thistleton Architects|01 February 24|Policy
Countries across the world are embracing timber construction - and encouraging it in their national and regional policies. What can the UK learn from them? Read the inspiring case studies in this document to find out.
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Lowering the timber sector’s carbon footprint
by Jennie Ward|23 January 24|Build, Supply, Sustainability
Following the publication of the TDUK Net Zero Roadmap, TDUK members are working hard to reduce their carbon emissions and make their companies more sustainable. TDUK reports on some of the latest changes. The industry has long talked about the need for more sustainable construction, and why it's so important...
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Community design initiative takes top prize with volunteer-built furniture project
by Bryony Bodimeade|20 December 23|Design
Mentsen, together with The Exchange – an Erith-based community group – has taken out the top prize in the ‘Production’ category of the Wood Awards with their project ‘The Exchange table and chairs’. In a true achievement of sustainable, skilful community-led design and production, these collapsible and stackable oak tables...
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