Anant National University Hosts Mass Timber Workshop 2026, Championing Sustainable Construction and a Greener Future
Anant National University in India hosted a workshop on mass timber construction to promote sustainable building practices. The event brought together academic and industry experts to discuss environmentally responsible alternatives to conventional materials.
Why it matters
Promoting sustainable construction materials is critical for reducing the carbon footprint of the rapidly expanding infrastructure sector in India.
AHMEDABAD, India , Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Anant National University co-hosted the Mass Timber Workshop 2026 recently at its Ahmedabad campus. Organised by the US Softwood Export Council (SEC) an Anant National University , with support from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) under the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), the workshop brought together stakeholders to explore the role of mass timber in advancing sustainable construction in India.
As the construction sector grows, the need for environmentally responsible building practices becomes increasingly important. Mass timber offers an opportunity to explore alternatives to conventional construction materials and contribute to a more sustainable built environment. The workshop encouraged dialogue and collaboration around the role of such materials in shaping the future of construction.
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