Government commits to more timber construction https://t.co/r3IyxXs3Uz
— Construction Enquirer (@ConstructionEnq) December 12, 2023
In 2019, only 9% of English new build homes were timber framed compared to 92% in Scotland. Forestry Minister Rebecca Pow said:
Investing in timber is investing in growth and levelling up. The built environment is responsible for a huge proportion of UK carbon emissions, and using home-grown timber in construction is key to reducing emissions.
