Timber research paves way for low-carbon construction shift

Author: Construction News
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A new Irish report spotlights critical research gaps holding back timber’s potential in construction. As sustainability targets tighten, understanding timber’s structural performance and carbon storage benefits has become urgent. The University of Galway-led findings call for focused R&D to boost confidence in timber’s role, unlocking opportunities to design buildings that store carbon rather than emit it.

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