FSC™ and PEFC Project

On individual construction projects, the construction industry faces specific challenges when proving that the timber specified and supplied is from sustainable sources.

FSC™ and PEFC chain of custody project certification has been designed as a mechanism for gaining independent verification of the use of certified timber in a one-off project such as a construction project.

Benefits include:

• Proof of trace-ability certification of the timber or timber-derived products within a construction project provides independently verified assurance that the wood used originates from Responsibly Managed Forests and other controlled sources.

• Independent third party verification certification represents a fraction of the cost of the overall build and proves that your project has been rigorously audited to an international standard, so your clients can be assured that your data is accurate and valid.

• Compliance with legislation and risk management.

• Project certification is compatible with environmental building standards such as BREEAM and LEED and ensures that wood from unknown, illegal and controversial sources is excluded.

• Recognition that not all sub contractors need to be certified as they are covered by the main contractor's umbrella certification.

• Promotion of the project globally recognised trademark can be used to promote the responsibly sourced credentials of the project and enables public claims to be made about the use of certified timber during the build.

• Assurance to clients that they are contributing to environmental and economic best practice.

• Companies can provide assurance to suppliers and clients that their projects contribute to the highest levels of environmental, ecological, social and economic standards.