A guide to a greener future
Timber has increasing appeal for architects, engineers, designers and those who are looking to specify materials for low-carbon construction projects. Specifiers can now learn more about responsible timber procurement and Chain of Custody certification through this one-hour online responsible timber sourcing webinar.
The CPD is be delivered via Zoom webinar platform. Our next session is on the Friday the 11th of September 2026 at 13:00 BST.
Why you need to know about responsible timber sourcing
Using timber from well-managed forests that meet internationally recognised standards of legality and sustainability, certified by organisations such as PEFC is a pre-requisite for environmental assessment schemes such as BREEAM, LEED and Ska, as well as many others around the world.
Green building standards, together with corporate responsible sourcing policies, are increasingly driving demand for responsibly-sourced timber. To meet client expectations, it is therefore important that designers and specifiers insist on certified timber for their projects, along with full Chain of Custody.
What you will learn from this CPD
- The background to forest certification and it’s global importance;
- The UK timber market and drivers for certified timber;
- Certification schemes and requirements of the UK government’s timber procurement policy;
- What a model timber specification clause looks like;
- How Chain of Custody certification works and the vital information you need to see to verify certified products.
Meet the Presenter
This webinar is presented by Charlie Law of Sustainable Construction Solutions, bringing over 35 years of experience from leading construction firms including BAM, Kier, and Lendlease. Charlie currently serves as Sustainability Director at Timber Development UK (TDUK), as well as providing advice on timber, carbon and the circular economy to a range of other clients.
How and when to join?
Next Session: Friday 11th September 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:00 BST
Register via Zoom: Responsible Sourcing Timber Sourcing
Cost: Free
CPD-accredited certificate will be issued to delegates.
Alternatively, our Responsible Timber Sourcing CPD is available on request as a one-hour webinar, delivered via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. A minimum of 15 participants is required per session. For further details and/or to arrange a booking please contact Laura Llewelyn to arrange a private session with your company.