What was the challenge/problem addressed?

Wood is one of the most innovative materials used in the construction sector and in addition a traditional material. Although wood products found on the market are perfectly characterized, however, there is great difficulty in associating wood products with construction solutions and in demonstration

How did you solve the problem?

The project was structured around a technical and innovative component with four main points of action, in accordance with the expected results. The logic of the development of the technical activitie

What is innovative in your practical case?

“Smart tool for the selection of wood products for construction” is an innovative technical project due to the singularity and real applicability of the project, aimed at generating sustainable demand

What are the success factors in solving the problem?

The value of networking. The innovative project has brought together the capacities of universities, research centers, companies and relevant actors in the forestry sector and the wood industry to mak

Lessons learned

We learned about barriers in the use of wood in construction and the necessity of continuing the activities.

We also learned about ‘Meetings on wood and Construction’ which have served to obtain information to contribute to the development of the smart tool. Conceived as a meeting point of the

What role does the advisor or advisory service play with the practical case?

Role of PEFC Spain: Awareness actions on the use of wood to contribute to the mitigation of climate change and sustainable forestry development, aimed at forestry companies, producers and distribution

Can your approach be transferred and/or adapted for other innovation challenges and regions?

Yes

Estimated transferability on a scale from 1 to 5

(where 1 is easy and 5 very difficult)

4

For sharing the experience on the good practice, please contact 

José A. Tenorio Ríos Marta Conde García

e-mail: tenorio@ietcc.csic.es T: + 34 600 336 935 e-mail: marta.conde@uco.es T: + 34 687 410 674

Link to external information

www.maderia.es

https://www.maderia.es/buscador-inteligente

https://www.maderia.es/proyectos/go-madera

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