Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The global timber industry is stepping into a pivotal role in the fight against climate change, leveraging the inherent carbon-sequestering properties of wood to decarbonize the built environment. From February 25 to 27, 2026, the sector’s leading voices and innovators will converge at the prestigious Grand Palais in Paris for the 15th edition of the International Forum for Timber Construction (FBC).
Under the critical and ambitious motto, ‘Climate Strategy 2050’, the conferences will focus intensely on the goals of CO2 neutrality established by the Paris Agreement at COP21. The central theme underscores the collective responsibility of the building sector to help limit global warming by adopting construction solutions made from wood and other bio-based raw materials.
The construction industry is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to the high embodied carbon in traditional materials like steel and cement. Timber, by contrast, acts as a natural carbon sink, locking away CO2 for the lifetime of a structure. Experts view the scaling of timber and mass timber construction as one of the most viable and immediate pathways to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
The International Forum for Timber Construction provides a unique global platform for architects, engineers, developers, and policymakers to exchange knowledge on how wood can serve as a primary lever in this essential environmental transition. The spectacular scenography beneath the magnificent glass roof of the Grand Palais will showcase the latest advancements and innovative wood-based systems that are shaping the future of a sustainable, climate-conscious architecture.
Among the key participants driving this change is the Rubner Timber Engineering group, whose experts will be present at Stand C45. Rubner’s participation highlights not only its engineering expertise but also a profound commitment to regional sustainability, setting a powerful example for the European timber supply chain.
Visitors to the Rubner stand will have the opportunity to explore a three-pronged commitment that defines the company’s approach to modern, responsible construction:
The forum’s expansive conference program will feature parallel workshops focused on critical themes, including refurbishment, renovation, off-site prefabrication, fire protection, and compliance with rigorous new environmental standards like the French RE2025. These sessions focus on providing operational and innovative solutions that move the industry from theoretical goals to practical implementation.
Timber is not only a renewable resource but also boasts superior thermal insulation properties and a positive impact on occupant health, further contributing to both operational and embodied carbon reduction. The move towards wood-based solutions is increasingly seen as a vital strategy for territorial resilience and for creating a genuinely circular economy in the built environment.
The event, returning to the historic venue in Paris, will not only gather established leaders but also launch the second edition of the Gallery of Wood and Bio-based Architecture of the 21st century. This initiative showcases hundreds of projects that exemplify the new climatic architecture, illustrating how engineering firms and architects are successfully applying bio-based materials to address the climate emergency.
The International Forum for Timber Construction 2026 serves as a powerful reminder that the commitment made in the French capital over a decade ago—to achieve CO2 neutrality—requires fundamental changes in how the world builds. The collective goal is clear: to meet the increasing demand for construction while significantly reducing the ecological footprint, one timber-framed building at a time.
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Tags: bio-based materials, carbon neutrality, French wood, International Wood Construction Forum (FBC), Rubner Timber Engineering, sustainable building, timber construction
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