Come and discover the hidden wood scientist in you! Why? If you’re using wood in any of your projects, then grading is what enables you to do so. Somebody somewhere in the supply chain has to assess the ‘quality’ and strength of the piece of timber that will be coming your way. This course gives […]
Events
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 course introduces the core principles of species selection, strength classes, durability, moisture behaviour and service classes—giving attendees the knowledge needed to avoid […]
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 […]
Visual timber grading course
Visual strength grading of softwood training course and assessment, 01-04 June 2026
Scottish study tour, 08-12 September
Led by John Sweeny (Sawmills Coordinator, Woodknowledge Wales), this tour will provide an opportunity to see homegrown timber used in all aspects of timber construction. Visits The tour will look at various timber related businesses in Southern and Central Scotland. Audience The tour is aimed at smaller scale sawmills, timber framers, architects and foresters, though […]
WOODBUILD 2026
Speaker list Keynote speakers Oliver Broadbent FRSA HonFIStructE1851 Fellow in Regenerative DesignFounder & Director, Constructivist Ltd Oliver Broadbent is a design educator, facilitator and author working at the intersection of regenerative design, systems thinking and construction. He is the author of Pattern Book for Regenerative Design and co-author of The Regenerative Structural Engineer. Oliver is […]
Experience the future of the built environment with us at Futurebuild 2026
10.00-18.00 | 12-14 May | Excel London Registration is now open for Futurebuild 2026, the UK’s most impactful built environment event. Inspired by the new ‘Connect’ theme, this year is all about turning sustainability ambition into real-world action. Join thousands of specifiers, decision-makers and innovators to explore the ideas, partnerships and products shaping a resilient, […]
Building Performance Evaluation & Quality Assurance: From Data to Delivery
09:45-13.30 13 January | Construction Wales Innovation Centre, UWTSD, Swansea SA1 8EW Dynamic workshop exploring how Building Performance Evaluation can help bridge the gap between design intent + real-world performance Audience: Location: Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC), UWTSD, Kings Road, Swansea SA1 8EW Join us for a half-day session demonstrating practical, evidence-based approaches to improving […]
WoodBUILD 2025 report published
The WoodBUILD 2025 Conference and Expo report is now available to read online.
Future-proofing timber in construction: a circular wood use event cycle
Join us for a new series of webinars and a roundtable exploring how circular wood use in manufacturing, construction and finance can future-proof timber, cut carbon and build sector resilience.
