CONNECT.
COLLABORATE.
CONSTRUCT.
THE REGENERATIVE
CONSTRUCTION NETWORK
We build with regenerative materials.
To lower carbon. To cut waste.
To work with nature… not against it.
It’s better for people. And the places they live.
We bring people together
ROOT is a network for people who want to build differently: Using materials that give back more than they take.
We connect clients with an ambition and vision to build regeneratively to a trusted network of suppliers, experts and innovators – all focused on using regenerative materials to deliver low-carbon, high-performance buildings.
We work through live projects… not theory. That means practical support at every stage: from inception, to procurement to delivery. So clients can make confident choices, backed by data and experience.
We are:
CLIENTS. DEVELOPERS. DESIGNERS. CONTRACTORS. SUPPLIERS. POLICY MAKERS.
Together, we are changing what building means – for people, place and planet.
Why regenerative materials?
Regenerative materials include bio-based options like timber, straw, or hemp, as well as reclaimed or recycled building materials. These materials are produced and applied in ways that benefit the natural environment and society, helping restore natural resources, enhance biodiversity, and boost the local economy.
How does ROOT work?
ROOT is a collaborative network of like-minded construction professionals. We work with real-life projects, such as schools, workplaces and housing, at every stage. We provide custom tailored support and knowledge, backing each project with:
- Local teams and supply chains
- National expertise from our members
- Practical advice on procurement, design and delivery.
Who is ROOT for?
If you work in construction and want to drive change, ROOT is for you. Whether you’re a developer or client commissioning a project, a local contractor working on site, a designer, engineer, supplier or insurer, or already a circular economy champion, you’ll be part of a shared effort to build better.
What does ROOT do?
We keep things practical and collaborative. For us, that means project support on the ground, from inception to delivery, through:
- Workshops providing focused support to project teams
- Advice and recommendations in form of a Regenerative Materials Advisory Panel
- Regular peer exchange meetings to share challenges and ideas
- Policy roundtables making the case for regenerative materials
- Access to ROOT to Market, our own procurement route actively supporting regenerative materials.
What do members get?
By pledging to support ROOT, you will gain access to expert insight, shape new processes, get recognised publicly, and play an active role in accelerating change. This includes:
- Active involvement in our ongoing projects and R&D
- Expert support on design, materials and policy
- Speaking and networking opportunities
- Visibility through ROOT and Woodknowledge Wales channels
- A place in a community shaping the future.
Join our members and become part of the change you want to see:
Now there’s a new procurement route that actively supports regenerative materials and helps you make your ambitions reality.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Ready to join? Intrigued and want to learn more?
Contact Louise Townsend
Specialist Advisor Social Value
POWERED BY WOODKNOWLEDGE WALES
SPONSORED BY RECONOMY CONNECT
Special thanks to the pioneering work of the circular and regenerative twin teams, which helped lay the groundwork for ROOT.
