Confederation of Timber Industries
Confederation of Timber Industries
“It is more than just viable, it represents the future. Engineered timber, from managed forestry, will be the material that defines 21st century architecture.”
THE CTI
Sustainability and Quality
Our Industries contribute substantially to the UK Construction and Manufacturing Industries, providing jobs across the skills spectrum and adding value of c£20bn to the UK economy.
Timber really is the only truly sustainable building and construction material. For every m3 of timber used across the supply chain, one tonne of carbon is stored.
The Timber Industry is the only sustainable supply chain on the planet that embodies and constructs with carbon. Building with Carbon and Growing our Low Carbon Economy is the future.
Alex de Rijke, dRMM Architects
WHAT WE DO: CTI will focus on a number of key projects to influence the development and growth of Construction, Housing, Interiors and paper-based Industries.
Value and Growth
CTI Is an umbrella Organisation, representing the Timber Supply Chain from Forest to End of Life/Recycling.
CTI represents Producers, Manufacturers and Distributors of Timber and Wood Based products.
Our membership includes large Multinationals, as well as key Trade Associations representing the Industry Supply Chain.
CTI and its members will map and report on the value and prospects of the Industry. Understanding the growth prospects and competitive pressures will inform strategic intent.
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CTI will play a critical role in setting the bar for timber being at the forefront of growing our low carbon economy.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Jobs, Skills and Education Demand for skills across the Industry will grow in line with population increase and demand. CTI will focus on ensuring that the use of timber in construction is top of the agenda as a first choice with specifiers, designers and constructors.
“Timber is changing the face of modern architecture & design. For professionals, it is now the prime material for sustainable urban modernism.” David Hopkins, Wood for Good
Timber and Wood products form the platform for life not just in the UK, but across the world. The research, science, development and employment of such a universal material demands highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce, whether from Forestry, Shipping, Manufacturing, Distributing, Retailing or Recycling and Energy Production.
HOW WE DO IT: CTI will work to stimulate growth and productivity. CTI governance will reflect a pan-supply chain approach to provide representation across the Industry. CTI activity will focus on: • Growing the Industry • Sustainability of future supply • Quality standards across the Chain • Education, Jobs and Skills • Careers in the Industry
THE SUPPLY CHAIN CTI will be working across the supply chain to gain input from all groups and interested sectors to gather information and data. Together with our partners, we will be mapping in such areas as Value & Growth, Sustainability, Jobs, Skills and Education, which will enable us to develop a clear engagement strategy and programmes going forward.
We will represent our members interests through many industry wide Organisations, Boards and Alliances and will regularly lobby a government and public bodies in the UK, EU and Internationally www.cti-timber.org For further info contact: info@cti-timber.org COVER PICS: WOOD AWARDS SUPPLY CHAIN PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK
The career opportunities across the chain are immense. Education and Skills development needs to match these opportunities to ensure that Timber leads the way in 21st Century Construction.
To view our interactive supply chain visit: www.cti-timber.org/supplychain
Confederation of Timber Industries The Building Centre 26 Store Street London WC1E 7BT Tel: 020 7291 5377 Email: info@cti-timber.org Web: www.cti-timber.org Twitter: @cti_timber
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