With climate change an urgent challenge, it is natural to turn to wood to help achieve sustainable development in the built environment. But the increasing popularity and complexity of wood buildings raise questions about combustibility and fire safety. And revisions in UK Building Regulations have implications for all combustible materials used in construction, including wood.

This industry-wide, independently verified, site is the first stage in bringing together the information needed to answer these questions. It is designed to provide guidance, rather than specific solutions, for the use of timber in buildings, as fire safety design can take many different pathways, influenced by such factors as architectural vision, client demands and product choices. Useful sources and links are provided for further in-depth advice.