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Timber construction is on the rise in the UK as we push towards net-zero carbon targets. With increasing adoption and industry collaboration, we’re seeing real progress – especially in insurer confidence. The recent backing of the ASBP's Mass Timber Insurance Playbook by The ABI (Association of British Insurers) highlights how education is shifting perceptions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eM_C32kb

Is timber the key to reducing embodied carbon in construction? That's what we explore in our brand-new video, as we cover topics including carbon sequestration, renewability, energy efficiency, and end-of-life benefits. Learn how the use of timber can reduce the embodied emissions in a single building by 20% to 60% 👉 watch the video below. Interested in learning more? Read our quick guide here: https://lnkd.in/eCvyMaQy

As part of our commitment to promoting Timber in Construction, we're even involved in research. Our Technical Director Andy Gibson recently completed a Masters in Sustainability Leadership with the University of Cambridge, and his research into forestry standards and the impact on atmospheric carbon was published yesterday in Sustainability MDPI journal. Read here for some interesting insights into how only a modest improvement in managing forest for optimised carbon drawdown will secure true 'additionality' for the carbon benefit of timber as a building material. #timberinconstruction #universityofcambridge #cisl #idbe #forestry #carbon #sustainability https://lnkd.in/eACHpcfp

The industry is getting behind the shift to timber frame construction. ➡️ Approximately 80% of new homes in Scotland are now built using timber frame. ➡️ Property developer and housebuilder Bellway Homes aims to use timber frame construction in 30% of its housing projects by 2030, more than doubling its current 12% output. The company reports that timber frame construction has a proven range of operational, financial and environmental benefits. Plus, investment by the largest housing building companies - including Persimmon Homes and Barratt Homes - in acquiring timber frame manufacturers highlight that they recognise this is vital to future success. Learn more about timber frame construction: https://lnkd.in/eppjkC45

Timber is key to delivering the government's ambitious house-building goals and ensuring the construction industry helps meet the UK’s net zero targets. Embedding timber buildings into the mainstream UK new build sector is vital to delivering sustainability at scale. Read Andy Gibson's thoughts on why timber needs to be put on the national agenda: https://lnkd.in/ezU9bhKH

Our timber frame approach can decrease build programme time by as much as 30%. For private self-builders and main contractors alike, the main advantage of using timber is this much faster build cycle. But timber is also strong, durable, and versatile too; plus, it has the lowest CO2 cost of any commercial building material and once installed, provides high levels of thermal insulation, reducing overall heating costs. Read more about the benefits of timber construction: https://lnkd.in/eppjkC45

This is great to hear Mark. More of the same to come, I hope 😉

Support at Merronbrook starts from when you are considering whether we are the partner for you and continues long after you have committed to working with us. Many of our projects arise through word-of-mouth recommendation, because our partners learn they can rely on us to offer more than the minimum. Read more about how we our support process step by step - we know clients often need more from their supplier than merely supply and here we explain why Merronbrook can be the perfect partner 👇 https://lnkd.in/dnnEbka7 #SustainableConstruction #TimberEngineering #GreenBuilding #TimberFrames

Make your new home one that you can be proud of, knowing that its impact on the environment was limited at the outset and had sustainability locked-in for generations. When you choose a timber framed home from Merronbrook, you are making a sustainable choice. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGQnVc6p #SustainableConstruction #TimberEngineering #GreenBuilding #TimberFrames

Why build with timber? The advantages of timber frame construction include: ✅ High quality and sustainable material ✅ The lowest CO2 cost of any commercial building ✅ Easy and fast construction ✅ Energy efficient ✅ Cost-effective ✅ Safe to handle and touch ✅ High level of thermal insulation Read more: https://lnkd.in/eppjkC45 #SustainableConstruction #TimberEngineering #GreenBuilding #TimberFrames