As part of our mission to be at the forefront of timber engineering through codes and standards development, TimberSolve is represented on many UK and European timber design/construction standards committees. From this position TimberSolve can keep its clients abreast of important legislative developments within their respective fields, and can offer the benefit of its knowledge to new clients seeking to introduce new products to the market.

In addition TimberSolve can and does provide a codes updating, advisory or advocacy service for private companies or trade associations wishing to either update themselves or seek specific advice in particular areas, or influence the development of codes and standards in their particular sphere of activity

Companies currently benefiting from this service include:-

Trussed Rafter Association

Code Representation

The following is a list of the national and international code and standard drafting committees on which TimberSolve is represented.

National Committees

Chair - British Standards Committee B/525/5 "Structural Use of Timber"

Member - British Standards Committee B/525/-, Head committee for building and civil engineering

Member - British Standards Committee B/525/1 "Actions (loading) and basis of design"

Member - British Standards Committee B/525/5, WG4 "Timber-frame walls"

Member - UK Timber Grading Committee

European Committees

UK representative on maintenance group for EN1995-1-1

Member - CEN TC124/WG2 "Solid Timber"