The strategic challenges facing the construction industry are great, particularly in the areas of climate- and energy-efficient construction and life-cycle-optimised construction, but include, considerable market opportunities for the timber construction industry in particular.

In addition to strong regional and national industry organisations, Timber Construction Europe is gaining increasing importance and influence as a European industry organisation in market opening areas such as: 

• Representing political interests in timber construction relevant areas
• Practical design of the European standard
• Coordination and cooperation in practice-relevant research and educational projects
• Cross-border information and experience exchange