How to make better use of timber in construction projects The Ministry of Agriculture has published a guide aimed at promoting the use of timber and other natural materials in construction projects. The publication offers practical information and inspiration for drawing up investment plans and is intended primarily for public contracting authorities, building operators, institutions […]
Pine can be a fully-fledged alternative to spruce in a range of construction applications. Nevertheless, its use in the Czech construction industry remains rather limited, and its wider adoption is often held back by a lack of experience and reliable information. The specialist platform ‘Don’t Be Afraid of Pine’ aims to change this. The website […]
Public voting has begun for the first edition of the international WoodPoP Dara Award 2026. The competition showcases exceptional timber construction projects from across Europe and highlights their architectural quality, technical excellence, innovation and contribution to sustainable construction. Twenty-two countries are taking part in this year’s edition, having nominated a total of 59 projects. The […]
Ing. Jitka Beránková, Ph.D., Director of the Timber Research Institute, explains how manufacturers are required to place construction products on the market under Czech and European legislation. Placing a construction product on the market does not begin with the test itself or with an application for a certificate. The first step is to precisely define […]
The Timber Research Institute has become a partner in the sixth edition of the ‘Self-Sufficient Municipality 2100’ competition, which seeks out and recognises inspiring projects by Czech municipalities. A representative of the Institute also took part in the work of the expert jury at the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, assessing 49 […]
How ADMD Members Are Evaluated At first glance, construction companies may offer very similar services: modern wood-frame buildings, quick construction, and low operating costs. However, true quality is often determined by details that investors typically don’t see. Read the article on Estav.cz to learn how to identify a reliable contractor and why the National Quality […]
The seminar “Wooden Buildings in Public Spaces” will show you how to build in a modern, cost-effective, and sustainable way Are you planning a new construction or renovation project in your municipality—such as a school, preschool, sports hall, senior living facility, apartment building, or fire station? Come to the seminar “Wooden Buildings in the Public […]
Renovation work is currently underway in Prague’s Vinohrady district on part of the famous Čapek brothers’ twin villa, specifically Karel Čapek’s house. The restoration also included a technical survey of the wooden roof truss structures, carried out by technicians from the Wood Research Institute. The current renovation concerns the section that belonged to Karel Čapek, […]
The Wood Institute will be part of the professional conference Wood for Everlasting Times, organized by the ČKAIT Information Center. Auditor Petr Nováček will represent it with a lecture on the topic of Product Certification. He will focus on an area that is essential for the high-quality and safe use of wood in construction – […]
Do you have a new product, prototype, material and need to verify its properties, conduct testing or prepare certification? Thanks to the Innovation Vouchers program, you can receive support of up to 75% of eligible costs, now up to CZK 750,000. With the Wood Institute, you will gain more advantageous access to the services of […]