Building Sustainably with Timber
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026 11:00 AM AEDT
If sustainably sourced, timber is undoubtedly one of the most environmentally-friendly building materials currently available, being a natural carbon sink and truly renewable. With an overwhelming global shift towards environmentally-focused sustainable designs, more and more specifiers are turning towards timber as a building material for its sustainability, aesthetic qualities, ease of transport and speed of construction.
At the end of the presentation attendees will be able to;
· Examine the reasons & benefits for using sustainable products during construction
· Learn how timber embodies energy and is the ultimate renewable resource
· Learn about carbon cycle and the benefits of timber
· Compare how timber cladding rates against other materials
· CLT in Australia
· Examine greenwashing and the various third party accreditations available within the building industry
· Learn the difference between EPD vs LCA
· Learn how Australia rates against the rest of the world
Presenter
Stuart Cummins
NSW BDM
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