The Three Little Pigs of the 21st century: debunking myths about timber construction
Published: February 12, 2026
GBCE
GBCE
GBCE reimagines the classic fairy tale to challenge persistent myths about timber construction. Modern engineered wood meets or exceeds traditional materials in fire resistance, structural strength and sustainability.
Applicable guidelines
ISO 41001 INT
FM management systems — requirements — Provides a certifiable management system — increasingly required in public procurement and large corporate FM contracts.
ISO 41011 INT
FM vocabulary — Use ISO 41011 definitions in contracts and SLAs to ensure all parties share the same understanding of FM terms.
NEN-EN 15221 (series) EU
European FM standard series — Parts 3-7 remain in use for space measurement (Part 6) and FM benchmarking (Part 7) across Europe.