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Insurance

Unlocking competitive insurance for timber projects.

We assist developers in securing favourable insurance terms for mass timber projects by delivering expert risk assessments and engaging directly with insurers on your behalf. As contributors to the Mass Timber Insurance Playbook, we are uniquely positioned to identify vulnerabilities and recommend clear, practical strategies to mitigate risks associated with fire, moisture, and long-term durability.

We undertake insurance risk assessments at all project stages, but strongly recommend early engagement through RIBA Stages 1 - 3 to deliver best value.

Benefits 

  • Save on premiums - Reduce insurance costs by de-risking your design early. 

  • Prove performance - Demonstrate your building is safe, robust, and durable. 

  • Boost resilience - Tackle key risks like fire and moisture from the start. 

  • Follow best practice - Integrate proven design strategies for mass timber. 

  • Plan Ahead - Define clear maintenance and remediation pathways. 

  • Reassure insurers - Work with experts who speak their language.

     

Output 

  • Quality Assessment against the Mass Timber Insurance Playbook. 

  • Illustrative report highlighting risks, solutions, and mitigation strategies.