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| ODA looks for sustainable timber for London 2012 The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has announced that only sustainable timber will be used during the construction of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues and infrastructure. The groundbreaking plan to help ensure that all timber used on the construction project is from fully traceable legal and sustainable sources is an important part of helping make London 2012 a truly 'green Games'. The ODA has started the search for up to 20 timber suppliers who will make up a dedicated 'Timber Supplier Panel'. The panel will supply up to an estimated 600,000 square metres of hardwood, softwood, plywood and other products and 40,000 metres cubed of softwood timber to the ODA's contractors and their suppliers. The ODA also published its latest sustainability update showing that it is continuing to beat its target of reusing or recycling over 90 per cent of demolition materials on the Olympic Park site. The 'Timber Supplier Panel' is expected to be appointed in July 2008. The deadline for PQQ submissions is 7 April 2008. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Construction News :: home page |