WoodBUILD: where timber meets transformation – The Timber Industry Yearbook

A gathering for change-makers, WoodBUILD 2025 fused systems thinking with practical action across forestry and construction. WoodBUILD 2026 is now open for sponsorship and exhibitor enquiries. Don’t miss your opportunity to participate!

Hosted in Llandudno on 3–4 July, this year’s event brought together foresters, designers, developers, engineers, policymakers and manufacturers—proving that cross-sector collaboration isn’t just possible, it’s essential.

The conference began with off-site visits to local woodlands and manufacturing facilities, giving attendees a real-world view of the supply chain in action3Irom seed to site. :hile this year·s Yisits were held the day before the main programme they remain an integral part oI :ood%8,/’·s Zhole system approach and are usually woven into the two-day programme.

Woodbuild2025 wednesday 134 — Exhibitors from across the timber value chain demonstrated scalable, low-carbon solutions

Inside the conference, the buzz was tangible. From Timber 101 science sessions and multi-perspective design workshops to policy roundtables and innovation showcases, each moment was curated to bridge the forestry–construction divide and fast-track solutions to complex challenges. A standout: the co-curated ‘Myth Busting: Designing and Building with Timber’ session by RIBA, CIBSE and IStructE, which tackled head-on the most persistent misconceptions about timber performance and safety.

Woodbuild2025 tuesday 382 — WoodBUILD 2025: A meeting place for collaboration and systems change

Across both days, the exhibition thrived as a meeting ground for industry and ideas. From advanced timber products to data-led forestry innovations, exhibitors demonstrated the scale of transformation already underway.

WoodBUILD 2025 was proudly supported by:

SO Modular • Timber Innovation from Baden-Württemberg
Bronwin & Abbey • FSC UK • PEFC UK • Saint-Gobain Off-site Solutions • Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF)

WoodBUILD is also part-funded by Welsh Government

Woodbuild2025 tuesday 241 — Interactive workshops tackled real-world barriers across forestry and construction

forged, projects sparked, and knowledge shared—exactly the kind of catalytic energy WoodBUILD is known for.

7he conIerence theme, ¶&onnecting .noZledge to $ction·, echoed through every keynote, roundtable and breakout session. The urgency of climate adaptation and the promise of regenerative materials shaped conversations—from the &abinet 6ecretary·s opening address to 3roIessor &alYin -ones· closing synthesis.

WoodBUILD is more than a conference. It’s where change takes root.

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