Architect Peter Smith and timber engineer Louise Rogers have joined forces with BSW Timber, James Jones & Sons and Glennon Brothers to support the ongoing Trust UK C16 campaign, strengthening its technical expertise and industry engagement as it continues to make impact in sustainable construction.

Both professionals bring deep expertise in design and structural engineering, and will support campaign activities aimed at architects and engineers, including industry events, roundtables and webinars. They will also help to develop CPD (Continuous Professional Development) content for industry workers.

The pair have already spoken on the Trust UK C16 Timber campaign at Futurebuild (the UK’s leading built environment conference) this month. Presenting a case for homegrown timber on the ACAN (Architects Climate Action Network) stage, they amplified the message of embracing and specifying UK timber and sustainable materials across the architectural and engineering communities.

Louise is an Impact Manager at BE-ST – Scotland’s national innovation centre for construction and the built environment – with a background in structural engineering and a focus on biogenic materials and low-carbon manufacturing. She leads R&D and commercialisation projects centred on homegrown timber, including C16 structural timber, mass timber, and wood fibre insulation. Her work spans lifecycle analysis, feedstock evaluation, and applied materials innovation, with a focus on bringing practical, scalable timber solutions into mainstream construction.

Peter is an architect, Passivhaus designer, and qualified carpenter/joiner. He runs the Scotland office of Roderick James Architects and specialises in sustainable design, using natural materials, including UK timber, with extensive experience in bespoke homes and small-scale community developments.

Louise said: “I’m excited to be part of this campaign at such an important time for the construction industry. It’s about showing what’s already possible, demonstrating how C16 timber can be used in structural applications, and helping build confidence in homegrown timber. By making better use of the resources we already have, we can reduce embodied carbon, support local supply chains, and build a more resilient and sustainable construction sector.”

Peter said: “I’m very proud to be part of the C16 Campaign. There are so many positive aspects and benefits worth celebrating, in terms of carbon, ecology and economics – at local and national levels. Simply specifying and using UK timber can have such a big impact; it feels like a win-win situation for everyone involved.”

James Brennan, head of marketing at BSW Group, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Peter and Louise to this industry-uniting campaign. Few people are better placed to lead on this, having dedicated their careers to sustainable design and the use of natural materials. Since launching late last year, the campaign has gained real momentum, and it’s encouraging to see such respected industry professionals lending their expertise to take us to the next step.”