Woodknowledge Wales Newsletter

Dear <<First Name>>,

Welcome to our June 2020 newsletter.

In this newsletter you will find:

A report describing the exciting recent developments on our work with the joinery sector to develop a standard wood window specification for Welsh housing associations
An update on all the activities in the Home-Grown Homes Project which is due to complete at the end of the year
An exploration of the Foundational Economy and what it means for our membership and network
An article I wrote for the TRADA yearbook - Building with Wood in a Climate Emergency.
The terms used for carbon reduction in construction can be confusing. Do you know the difference between embodied and operational carbon? We have written a quick overview for you.
A discussion with Dr Morwenna Spear on the status of research into the thermal treatment of Welsh timber and its future potential.

As always, do please contact us if you'd like to get involved in any of our activities.

Finally, I would like to extend a warm welcome to new member Ashdown Construction Group

Gary Newman
Chief Executive, Woodknowledge Wales Ltd

Despite the lock-down work is starting on 51 new homes being built by Powys County Council. We also have updates on building performance testing and a range of guidance documents being developed. Read more HGH Project updates here.

"Why can't I get thermally treated Welsh timber?" This was a question raised at WoodBUILD 2019 and discussed here with Dr Morwenna Spear who has worked on a projects developing protocls for Welsh timber. Read more here .

We are busy putting together a series of webinars, workshops and podcast for the autumn. Bringing together results and findings from the Home-Grown Homes Project and looking at how we move forward to develop wood-based industries for increased prosperity and wellbeing in Wales.

Woodknowledge Wales is an independent for-public-good membership organisation committed to the development of wood-based industries to benefit the economy the environment and the people of Wales. Our work would not be possible without the support and collaboration of our Members. To get involved and to find out about member benefits please contact us today timber.info@woodknowledgewales.co.uk

June 2020 Newsletter

News

Building with wood in a climate emergency.

What does Foundational Economy mean for our members?

Developing a wood window specification for Wales.

Construction & whole life carbon.

Home-Grown Homes Project Updates

Three affordable housing projects underway in Newtown

Thermally treated Welsh timber

Future talent for a low carbon society

Events

The Autumn Series

Membership

Welcome