What are the latest advancements in reclaiming timber for sustainable construction, and how can cross-laminated secondary timber revolutionize the industry? How is UK CLT leading the way in circular economy practices within mass timber? Discover how Colin, Juliet, and Jonas are transforming mass timber with reclaimed materials, tackling sustainability, quality, and scalability challenges to pave the future of construction.

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Connect with the Team:

UKCLT Website
Connect With Colin
Connect with Julia
Connect with Jonas

Research Papers:

Cross-Laminated Secondary Timber : Experimental Testing & Modelling the Effect of Defects and Reduced Feedstock Properties

Cross-laminated secondary timber: Validation of non-destructive assessment of structural properties by full-scale bending tests

Strategies for salvaging and repurposing timber elements from existing buildings in the UK

In The News:

Structural timber prototype uses 100% waste from demolition

Mass Timber Prototype Demonstrates Value of Demolition Materials

Ask the expert - Timber Reuse

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: Embracing Timber Construction and Sustainability
0:45 – Transforming Reclaimed Wood into Cross Laminated Timber
3:02 – The Journey from Idea to Practical Application in UK CLT
5:27 – Enhancing Sustainability through Secondary Timber Usage
9:05 – Overcoming Structural and Manufacturing Challenges with Reclaimed CLT
12:19 – Circular Economy and the Role of Mass Timber in Resource Management
16:15 – Demonstrator Projects: Showcasing Reclaimed Timber Applications
21:38 – Collaborating with Industry and Policy Makers for Circular Construction
28:26 – Addressing Key Obstacles in Commercializing Secondary CLT
34:58 – Building Large-Scale Demonstrator Projects and Future Plans
40:07 – Next Steps: Scaling Up and Integrating Circular Practices in Mass Timber

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