UK Government Announces Timber in Construction Roadmap for Sustainable Housing

The UK government has introduced the Timber in Construction Roadmap aimed at promoting sustainable building materials and addressing the housing crisis. Environment Minister Mary Creagh announced this initiative at the TiC Summit in London, emphasizing the creation of 1.5 million sustainable homes, economic growth through timber production, and a circular construction sector. The roadmap highlights increasing domestic timber use, green job creation, and aligning construction with net zero targets.