Sustainable timber sourcing
Wood Information Sheet 2/3-58
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Wood Information Sheet
Abstract
An overview of the benefits of buying certified sustainable timber products, certification schemes and legislative requirements, Government procurement policy, specification terms for a government contract and the chain of custody schemes, with advice on procurement.
History
February 2019 edition, with minor amendments. Supersedes the December 2016 edition. First published 2007, as 'Sustainable timber sourcing. Certified timber products'; revised 2013, 2016 and 2019.
Subjects
- Materials
- Timber/joinery
Publisher History
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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.
Accuris
We connect trusted knowledge to customers' workflows – mitigating risk, increasing efficiency and accelerating innovation For more than 60 years, leading R&D and engineering-intensive organizations have relied on us to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery of complex projects and new products. We deliver an unparalleled combination of technical content and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to surface answers from the vast universe of technical knowledge, both inside and outside the organization. In a single interface, we connect the dots between information scattered across many different sources, allowing technical professionals to make better, more informed decisions faster.