The Why, How and What of using Home-Grown Engineered Mass Timber within the Built Environment | BE-ST & Leitz Open Day
On the 12th of March 2026, BE-ST, Leitz and The Joinery Network will bring together industry leaders to explore how home-grown engineered mass timber can support a low-carbon, resilient built environment, with a strong focus on housing.
As the sector faces increasing pressure to reduce embodied carbon and reliance on imported materials, this event examines why UK grown timber remains an underutilised opportunity. Attendees will gain practical insight into how UK timber can be engineered into compliant, scalable construction solutions, alongside clear opportunities to collaborate, pilot new approaches and accelerate the adoption of home-grown mass timber across housing and the wider built environment.
This event is costed at a £10 charity donation, with all proceeds going to the Lighthouse Charity who help support the Emotional, Physical & Financial Wellbeing of Construction Workers & their Families. Free lunch, teas and coffees all provided.
Cross Laminated Timber Manufacturing Demo:
BE-ST will be demonstrating CLT manufacturing on the CNC machine in their factory, equpped with toolsform Leitz. They'll showcase what's involved and highlight how CLT Scottish timber is the industry's pathway into sustainable and homegrown timber production.
LIGNUM Demonstration:
To showcase how Scottish CLT is essential for joinery, Leitz, The Joinery Network & Felder will be running a window manufacturing demonstration with LIGNUM window tooling on a Felder spindle moulder. We’ll showcase best practises and how to manufacture timber windows efficiently and sustainably.
Factory Tour:
In addition to demonstrations, BE-ST welcome attendees to tour their innovation factory as they showcase their research and development in the woodworking fields. BE-ST continually work on ways to accelerate the build environment to net zero. Learn more about BE-ST and how Leitz Tooling is supporting their growth.
Guest Speakers:
Guest speakers from Leitz, The Joinery network, Teknos and JoinerySoft will be in attendance to give you advice on all things supply chain. We'll be hosting short 15mins talks where we give an overview of how each companies' expertise can help you improve your manufacturing sustainability or efficiency.
Networking:
We’ve invited industry players from across British woodworking, from joinery manufacturers to sawmills. Take the opportunity to network with your peers and se if you can learn something new. We'll also be providing a lunch.
Learn more about BE-ST: https://www.be-st.build
Learn more about Leitz Tooling: https://shop.leitz.org
Learn more about The Joinery Network: https://thejoinerynetwork.co.uk