Construction product decisions used to be made by balancing three things: design intent, commercial viability and manufacturability. The post-Grenfell regime (Building Safety Act 2022, revised Construction Products Regulations, Fire Safety Act) exposed that regulatory compliance had been treated as a fourth consideration; something to satisfy at the end rather than a constraint that shapes the […]
Construction Product Reform Explained
Construction Product Reform Explained webinar
Timber Industry Yearbook 2026 now available
The Timber Industry Yearbook 2026 is a trusted annual guide and technical publication for the UK timber supply chain that connects people, policies, and practices across the full wood value chain. Woodknowledge Wales has shaped both the direction and content of the yearbook led by our Editor-in-Chief Sarah Lawton. This well-established annual guide—now marking its […]
Timber 101: Foundations of Timber Specification & Best Practice
Clear, practical timber knowledge for real projects Gain clear, practical understanding of how timber behaves, how it should be specified, and how to make confident decisions on real projects. This focused, in-person, one-day knowledge exchange course introduces the core principles of species selection, strength classes, durability, moisture behaviour and service classes—giving attendees the knowledge needed […]
Timber Supply Chain Innovation and Resilience
We are pleased to announce a new project investigating the resilience of Welsh timber supply chains and exploring technical, social, economic and policy innovations that can help Wales derive greater value from Welsh-grown timber while building a stronger, more adaptable and self-reliant supply chain. The Project – This Welsh Government contract seeks to strengthen the […]
Manufacturing as an ecosystem service?
A feasibility study on woodfibre insulation production in Wales
Response to the 2026 Consultation on Building Regulations Approved Document B: Fire safety (England)
Lead Author – Toby Maclean, Allt Environmental & independent specialist advisor to Woodknowledge Wales June 2026 Woodknowledge Wales welcomes the Government’s continued focus on improving fire safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. However, we are concerned that the proposed amendments to Approved Document B (ADB) will have significant unintended consequences and increase confusion rather than improve clarity. […]
Woodknowledge Wales at PLEA26 (Passive and Low Energy Architecture) Conference
Woodknowledge Wales at PLEA 2026 (Passive and Low Energy Architecture) Conference in San José, Costa Rica
Local Timber Supply Chain Review
Woodknowledge Wales is pleased to present the Local Timber Supply Chain Review: the findings of a detailed survey and interview programme with small sawmillers across Wales. This report examines who is operating in the sector, at what scale, under what conditions, and with what prospects, covering sawmill capability, constraints, financial performance, expansion and reinvestment. The […]
Timber 101 – Join our free online training series—registration now open
For built environment and forestry professionals, procurement teams, housing developers, designers, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of timber as a construction material. Our Timber 101 webinar series is now live and open for registration. This free CPD-friendly series is tailored for professionals across the built environment, procurement teams, housing developers, designers, and anyone aiming to […]
