FEATURED:
TIMBER CONSTRUCTION: BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS
The UK Government has set up the Timber in Construction Working Group, which looks to outline a roadmap to increase timber use in construction by the end of this year.
The working group was created following increasing recognition of the benefits of timber construction by government advisory bodies, such as the Climate Change Committee and Environmental Audit Committee.
This report looks to assist the Government’s work by outlining how we can safely and effectively expand low-carbon timber construction in the UK.
The report is structured around key themes identified by the government.
These are:
Demand | How do we make wood the number one material for housebuilders?
Supply | How do we ensure timber supply is capable of meeting long-term demand?
Building Safety | How do we tackle misconceptions about timber and fire safety?
Labour and Skills | How do we upskill future generations towards low-carbon construction and tackle labour shortages in the economy?
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