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Dan Ridley-Ellis will speak about grading of British-grown timber at this event hosted by BRE, which launches Grown in Britain<\/a> week, 2016<\/p>\n

10 October 2016
\nBRE, Garston Watford 10:00-15:45 (4 hours CPD)
\nOnline price \u00a350.00 per person , plus VAT (includes lunch and refreshments). Book\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n

This event will also allow delegates to visit the Zerobills house on the Innovation Park and learning about the latest Grown in Britain timber products and thinking concerning using local timber in construction projects.<\/p>\n

“We are delighted that BRE have agreed to host our launch event for Grown in Britain Week 2016. BRE are a world class organisation that have been one of most active founding partners for the Grown in Britain movement but they have gone above and beyond by leading on several key areas of research that have already created new markets for homegrown timber products, challenging imports and creating valuable local jobs”<\/em> Dougal Driver the CEO of Grown in Britain<\/p>\n

Alongside the conference will be an exhibition of British timber products.<\/p>\n

The intended audience includes: architects, engineers, designers, construction companies, and timber supply chain businesses<\/p>\n

Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n

Welcome
\nGrown in Britain goes from strength to strength as today sees the launch of the 4th Grown in Britain week
\nDougal Driver (Grown in Britain)<\/p>\n

Forest products and the British economy
\nForests and woodlands play a vital role in our rural economy and provide assets for all
\n(Forestry Commission)<\/p>\n

Is timber low carbon?
\nTimber is a very versatile construction material, is it environmentally the best choice and how do I know?
\nEd Suttie (BRE)<\/p>\n

The Zerobills home
\nAn inspiring new home design and platform that utilises British timber and celebrates wider possibilities
\nBill Dunster (Zed Factory)<\/p>\n

National field trial of British softwoods
\nBritish softwoods are used extensively in ground contact in fencing, the largest product field trial in the UK for more than 50 years began in 2014
\nSteve Young (Wood Protection Association)<\/p>\n

Grading and utilisation of British timber
\nStrength grading of timber is critical for many construction applications \u2013 but how does it work, and how does British timber fare?
\nDan Ridley-Ellis (Edinburgh Napier University)<\/p>\n

Award of \u201cGrown in Britain Woodland Hero 2016\u201d<\/p>\n

Tour Groups<\/p>\n

Lunch & Exhibition<\/p>\n

Tour Groups<\/p>\n

British timber species selection
\nWhat timbers are available and what uses do they have in construction.
\nPhil O’Leary (TRADA)<\/p>\n

Project Woodstock
\nIn 2014 less than 10% of the hardwood timber consumed in the UK was home grown. This study outlines the feasibility and deployment options for a \u2018GiB WoodStock\u2019 timber supply hub.
\nCharlie Law (Sustainable Construction Solutions)<\/p>\n

Opportunities for UK woodlands and forests
\nWhat are the wider opportunities for construction and the forest sector
\nSteve Cook (Wilmott Dixon)<\/p>\n

Closing remarks
\nDougal Driver (Grown in Britain)<\/p>\n

Tour groups (30 minutes):
\nA: British timber in action (Zerobills home and pod & WPA field trial)
\nB: Testing (BRE\u2019s structural test hall and Xylarium)<\/p>\n

#GIBWeek2016<\/p>\n

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