We exist to inform, teach, and support those interested in building more sustainable buildings in structural timber. We are part of the Structural Timber Association, the leading authority for structural timber build systems, recognised for technical excellence, research, testing, superior knowledge, and leading standards.
The Timber in Construction Roadmap is a Government programme, launched in December 2023. Developed across industry and in partnership with Defra, the Roadmap seeks to guide the construction industry through the opportunities of building in timber, while identifying constraints. A series of working groups will monitor and track progress in delivery of actions, seeking to evaluate and progress and scope new tasks as required. The Structural Timber Association worked with DEFRA, DLUCH and other industry partners to advise and develop this Roadmap. There are 7 priority themes, each with actions for both Government and industry.
With real benefits for your business, your clients and the environment, support in achieving Future Homes Standards and meeting new building regulations, it’s time to do more than understand why structural timber is the better choice. This will show you HOW.
With an increasing number of house builders and contractors choosing to build in structural timber and benefiting from a Fabric First approach, we’ve set out the steps and processes to make it easier for you and your team to get started.
Governments across the world including the UK have set ambitious targets to reduce carbon and work towards net zero. 40% of global emissions are currently created through the built environment.
While achieving your own business goals, your aims will be to make it easier to build towards net zero, reduce fossil fuels and create a sustainable supply chain that supports your long term goals. Timber can significantly impact carbon reduction and influence change for the better.
From sustainably farmed forests across Europe where carbon is sequestered during growth to innovative structural timber build systems, more energy efficient sustainable buildings are supporting our move towards net zero.
No complexities, no compromise.