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Spotlight: Sustainability - Building with timber for a zero-carbon future
01 Mar 2021
The use of correctly designed and engineered timber solutions is a key driver in the delivery of net-zero by 2050. While insurers are wary of the risks associated with structural timber, the insurance and construction industries need to take a collaborative approach to promote the use of sustainable materials
Andrew Orriss, chief operating officer, Structural Timber Association
We are at a crossroads in the UK and on a global basis: the world has woken up to the detrimental impact that we are having on the planet and recognises that it is time to act. As individuals we can make a difference in how we behave, in the choices that we make and with our actions; however, this is not enough.