THE INTEREST from architects in West Fraser products, and the company’s environmental credentials, has led to the development of a new architect-specific hub — https://uk.westfraser.com/resources/architect-support/. The page provides tailored information such as CPDs, downloadable product datasheets and BIM objects while the architect can also order product samples. The page is easily navigated, and provides a space for many architect-specific FAQs.
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser’s OSB, particleboard and MDF products are used extensively by architects. Crucially, all West Fraser’s engineered wood panels have been certified as being net carbon negative which means that they lock up more carbon in the products than is emitted making them, helping the UK construction sector comply with net zero targets. The company is also committed to sourcing all timber from responsibly managed forests, and the European manufacturing facilities manufacture products that are certified to Forest Stewardship Council standards.
In addition, the popular RIBAJ SterlingOSB Zero annual competition has a dedicated link. The competition, which is celebrating its ten-year anniversary, with a different brief each year, has been hotly contested by some of the industry’s most creative architectural practices, all vying to win the top prize of £2,500.
See page 14 of our February/March 2025 issue on our Back Issues page.
