The aim of this report is to identify barriers and new strategies for the implementation and use of wood-based systems in the building industry. A complete list of parameters that have a negative impact on a widespread application for timber construction is potentially infinite and depends on the people, regions and views involved. Many of the obstacles identified can be attributed to a lack of knowledge about wood as a building material. For this reason, information campaigns and better further training opportunities must be created. Another possibility is the development and provision of standard solutions as well as component catalogues and experience reports of already completed projects. Missing limit values and gaps in standardization lead to uncertainty and non-application. For this reason, further research work is necessary to close any gaps in knowledge and to increase safety in timber construction. A higher CO2 price within the EU emissions trading system can help timber construction to gain a higher market share due to its function as a CO2 storage. Therefore, greater consideration of environmental aspects in building construction is necessary. | The report is a part of the research project FIRENWOOD - Improved fire design of engineered wood systems in buildings.    «

The aim of this report is to identify barriers and new strategies for the implementation and use of wood-based systems in the building industry. A complete list of parameters that have a negative impact on a widespread application for timber construction is potentially infinite and depends on the people, regions and views involved. Many of the obstacles identified can be attributed to a lack of knowledge about wood as a building material. For this reason, information campaigns and better further...    »