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Accoya on diplomatic mission
Accoya has been selected for the renovation of the German embassy in Washington DC.
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Kebony courts palace show
Kebony has been specified for a treehouse at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower show.
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Skinny house could have broad appeal
A cross-laminated timber (CLT) three-storey building is being constructed in the granite city of Aberdeen.
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Construction fuels UK timber imports
The UK’s timber and panel products imports increased in April for the 10th consecutive month, driven largely by construction industry demand.
The UK’s timber and panel products imports increased in April for the 10th consecutive month, driven largely by construction industry demand.
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TTF and BWF joint company proposed
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and British Woodworking Federation (BWF) have sent out a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for consideration by their respective members, proposing the formation of a joint company headed by a single chief executive.
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Norbord Europe extends its certification
Norbord Europe has improved its green credentials by extending the PEFC chain of custody certification to UK sites as well as applying for group FSC certification.
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Firm fined £8k for ignoring wood dust risks
A property maintenance firm has been fined for failing to meet wood dust extraction requirements at its joinery workshop in Dukinfield.
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Stewart Milne Timber Systems wins major hospital contract
Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS) has won the contact to design and build a new 12,465m2, 206-bed mental health and community hospital in Irvine, Ayrshire.
LATEST FEATURES
Vandecasteele export manager Geneviève Standaert says the timber industry needs more promotion, more women and less complex regulation, but she loves the business. She spoke to Mike Jeffree.
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Divide and Rule
With the referendum on Scottish independence just two months away, Sally Spencer canvassed opinion on the impact a yes vote might have on the UK timber industry.
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On Target
The market for Medite Tricoya Extreme is gaining momentum. Sally Spencer reports.
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High Performance
Kebony forecasts further growth as product awareness grows. Sally Spencer reports
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Casting the net wider
Markets for Lignia modified wood from New Zealand are expanding and product development continues apace. Sally Spencer reports.
BLOGS
TRADA membership and marketing manager Rupert Scott discusses the implications of the roadmap for changes to Building Regulations
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Apprenticeships give skills continuity
Carol Kavanagh, group human resources director for the Travis Perkins Group, says apprenticeships are the long-term answer to the skills shortage
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A call for centralised data
André de Boer, secretary-general of the European Timber Trade Federation, on the challenges of carrying out due diligence for the EUTR
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The timber trail
Bob Wells, timber product director at Jewson, looks at why the merchant plays an important part in upholding environmental best practice
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A matter of concern
Mark Eggleston, managing director of the WJ Group, has concerns over the Industrial Emissions Directive, which comes into force next year
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World Conference on Timber Engineering
WCTE is a biennial international event in timber engineering, engineered wood products and design of timber structures, held in different parts of the world. It attracts researchers, engineers and architects, code consultants and building officials, contractors and project managers, fabricators and suppliers from all continents.
WCTE is a biennial international event in timber engineering, engineered wood products and design of timber structures, held in different parts of the world. It attracts researchers, engineers and architects, code consultants and building officials, contractors and project managers, fabricators and suppliers from all continents.
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4th China / Global Wood Products Conference
The conference, held near Beijing, will cover key issues surrounding the global wood markets, from pricing and taxes to supply and demand.
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APF 2014
The UK's largest forestry, woodland and aboricultural exhibition
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TTJ Awards
The TTJ Awards, the timber industry's premier networking event, recognise excellence in the sector
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Timber Invest Europe
Timber investment has matured as an asset class; new opportunities are available for investors, new regions are promising great returns – this and much more will be discussed in a programme featuring opportunities for group discussions through round table and panel sessions.
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