STA white paper: increased use of timber
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Explores how the STA can work towards increasing the use of timber in construction and meeting key government policy targets of reducing embodied carbon and striving towards net zero in the construction industry. Factors include: reducing emissions, mitigating climate change and understanding embodied carbon. Covers: timber and carbon sequestration, commercial forestry, UK housebuilding targets, MMC and offsite construction.
Subjects
- Building structure
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
- Materials
- Building systems/frame
- Timber building systems/frame
- Timber/joinery
- Special subject areas
- Environmental issues/energy
Publisher History
The Structural Timber Association (STAS) was previously known as UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA). They provide technical research and quality standard assessment to member companies across the construction supply chain.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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