In our first report, Enabling Structural Timber in UK Logistics, researched and published in partnership with Evolve Consulting Engineers, we set out the case for timber as a credible route to reducing embodied carbon across the logistics sector.

The conclusion was clear: while the environmental case for timber is compelling, widespread adoption is constrained by the realities of logistics design, from long structural spans and clear internal volumes to yard efficiency, operational robustness, fire and insurance considerations, and delivery certainty at scale.

Since then, the market context has continued to evolve. The UK Government’s Timber in Construction Roadmap identifies hybrid structural systems as a key mechanism for reducing emissions while also signalling increased domestic timber supply. At the same time, the global mass timber market continues to scale, improving both material availability and technical confidence.

Our latest report, The Case for Hybrid Structural Timber in UK Logistics, builds on this changing landscape and moves the conversation forward. Rather than positioning timber as a wholesale replacement for steel, it explores how hybrid structural systems can bridge the gap between sustainability ambition and the operational requirements of logistics development.

The report proposes a transitional model for a high-performance sector seeking practical, scalable routes to lower-carbon construction.

Download The Case for Hybrid Structural Timber in UK Logistics here.