PEFC gains government approval

On the 18th December the results of the 2006 CPET (Central Point of Expertise on Timber) review were finally announced. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) confirmed that PEFC sustainable forest...

wood awards winners

2012 Olympics

The 2012 London Olympics represent a massive opportunity for ‘UK Construction plc’ with much of the multi-billion pound construction budget certain to be directed the industry’s way.

We have already seen the results that a well...

Pocket-sized green guide available

A guide to the green labels and logos on products in shops, published by Defra, includes details about both the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) schemes in its...

Wood Architecture – special offer

This stunning book explores the increasingly important role wood and engineered wood products have to play in the contemporary world. Forty case studies examine recent projects from around the world, ranging from highly advanced...