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Mass Engineered Timber Study

Buyer: Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

Published
22 May 2024
Submission deadline
27 June 2024, 12:00
Estimated value
€160,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Lots
1
Documents
1
Notice number
00300333-2024
Reference
0d795653-a664-42fc-96a5-4f49f3f13cef
Official source
Official source

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Description

Mass Engineered Timber (MET) is a term used to describe a family of engineered wood products of large section size that offers the construction industry a viable alternative to steel and concrete. The term is generally applied to thick panel products but can also include large section glued-or block-laminated linear elements. There has been a significant level of interest in these products and building systems due to their technical capabilities, cost-competitiveness and environmental properties. With challenging national carbon emissions reduction targets for the built environment and an urgent need to decarbonise construction, timber provides opportunities which are identified in a number of national policies. MET is considered a means of contributing to the decarbonisation of construction. In accordance with Building Regulations all materials shall be fit for their intended use and the conditions in which they are to be used. This study will support the work of Thematic Group 2 (TG2 - Regulation, Standards and Compliance) of the Interdepartmental and Industry Steering Group on Timber in Construction in relation to Mass Engineered Timber. The study will identify, examine and repo…

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