Certification & Accreditation

From forest to factory, we follow a quality assurance process during every stage of our procurement, design, manufacture and installation process.

It is important our customers, suppliers and partners are confident in the materials we use and products we make – that they are sustainable and always fit for purpose.

Trust is earned when actions meet words, so we also hold several other certifications, accreditations and memberships to help demonstrate our commitment to being an ethical, sustainable and responsible business.

CE Mark

The UK government has laid legislation to continue recognition of current EU requirements, including the CE marking (Conformité Européene, or European Conformity marking).

The legislation will apply indefinitely for a range of product regulations. This means businesses will have the flexibility to use either the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) or CE marking to sell products in Great Britain (GB).

Draft legislation can be found in The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2024.

For further information please see here and here.

UKCA

We are the only UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) certified glulam manufacturer which means every piece of glule laminated timber we manufacture is sampled and tested to ensure its quality is consistent and its structural integrity is guaranteed to a level specified for each project.

The Timber Research Development Association (TRADA) assess our manufacturing and testing procedures via twice-yearly audits to verify that we are conforming to our Declaration of Performance (DoP).

Our DoP provides information on the performance of our products and records the standards to which they are manufactured (BS EN 14080).

FSC

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) verifies that forest-based materials produced according to our rigorous standards are credibly used along the product’s path from the forest to becoming finished goods.  The FSC label on a finished product signals that the materials used during production have met the chain of custody requirements at every step in the supply chain, from sourcing to distribution.

FSC® certified products available upon request.

GiB

Grown in Britain certification demonstrates your product has come from a sustainable chain of custody, and can be traced back to its UK source. The Grown in Britain logo guarantees timber has been harvested in accordance with the UK Forestry Standard. This certification proves that the chain of custody of the wood being used comes from well managed British woodland.

GiB certified products available upon request.

PEFC

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC) is the world’s largest forest certification scheme. The certification uses globally accepted ISO guidelines to ensure independence, transparency and impartiality of the certification process. The PEFC logo and label on a product communicates to customers that the wood or fibre comes from sustainable sources and originate from a responsibly-managed forest.

ASBP

Buckland Timber is proud to be a member of the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP), a non-profit, mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing sustainability in the built environment. ASBP unites a diverse and growing network of forward-thinking companies and institutions, all committed to creating a healthier, low-carbon future.

The ASBP mission is clear: “To lead the transformation to a healthy low-carbon built environment by championing the understanding and use of demonstrably sustainable building products.”

STA

The Structural Timber Association represents the collective interest of its members by providing confidence in the use of structural timber across the construction industry. They work to influence legislation and regulation, supporting the collective objectives of the structural timber sector.

CHAS

CHAS is the UK’s leading provider of compliance and risk management solutions. They help contractors (suppliers) and clients (buyers) ensure supply chain compliance, mitigate risks and support efficient supply chain management. As a co-founder of Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) and the Common Assessment Standard, CHAS set compliance benchmarks and make the world of work a safer place.

TDUK

Timber Development UK (TDUK) is a network of importers, merchants, manufacturers, architects, engineers, designers, installers and contractors who work with wood. Their mission is to connect the supply chain, lead best practice and accelerate a low-carbon future.

RIBA

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is the professional body for architects in the UK, offering guidance, tools, and resources for architecture practice and project management.  As a RIBA CPD Providers we can offer accredited learning about our products to architects as part of their CPD programme.

BSI

The British Standards Institution’s mission is to empower businesses to inspire trust, foster excellence and ensure safety in their organisation; driving positive change for a better world. Certification from BSI, as a reputable certification body, demonstrates your organization is committed to meeting high standards while enhancing your organization’s credibility and reputation.