WOOD Talks

Wood construction continues to gain market share and more and more people are discovering the benefits of the material. At the same time, there are sceptics who believe that there are still negative aspects linked to wood construction.

But what is the actual situation? What is true and what is just prejudice based on a lack of information? 

WOOD Talks is a series of interviews where we let experts sort out the concepts of some of the most common miconceptions. 

Forestry and wood construction

Despite all the equally measurable and obvious truths, prejudices abound that Swedish forestry would not be sustainable. We asked Jan Ã…hlund, forest specialist at Holmen Skog, for help in clearing up some myths about the forest.

Learn more about forestry

Reuse and wood construction

Wood is a renewable material that lends itself well to circular construction. Karin Sandberg, a senior researcher at RISE, is someone who really knows what's going on. Here is how she responds to some of the preconceptions that exist in the construction industry.

Learn more about wood reuse

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Martinsons supplies building systems in glulam and CLT for everything from sports halls, business premises, schools, industrial and warehouse premises to high-rise apartment blocks and office buildings. Operations include development and design, as well as sales, project management and installation. Martinsons is part of the Holmen Group and has offices in Skellefteå, Umeå and Bygdsiljum, with around 60 employees and a turnover of almost SEK 400 million.

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