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Material prices are soaring, says FMB
A third of small building firms say that soaring material prices are squeezing their margins and almost a quarter have had to pass these price increases onto consumers, according to research by the...
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TTJ Awards’ entries deadline looming
The deadline for entries to the judged categories in this year’s TTJ Awards is rapidly approaching.
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Scottish sawmiller in Nairn site investment
Scottish sawmiller Gordon Timber has celebrated the opening of a purpose-built new office at its Nairn base.
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The deadline for entries to the judged categories in this year’s TTJ Awards is rapidly approaching.
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Material prices are soaring, says FMB
A third of small building firms say that soaring material prices are squeezing their margins and almost a quarter have had to pass these price increases onto consumers, according to research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
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Norbord’s UK and German markets still “strong”
Panel maker Norbord’s European operations delivered second quarter adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of US$9m (€7.7m) versus US$11m (€9.4m) in the same quarter last year and $6m (€5.1m) in the prior quarter.
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Timber Industries APPG reformed following election
The Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) has announced the reconstitution of the Timber Industries All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), following the general election.
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EU lobbyist to speak at TIMCON AGM
A prominent EU lobbyist will present his prognosis for Brexit at the annual general meeting of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) next month.
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The recovering French softwood sector is exploring new products and markets, including the UK. Mike Jeffree reports
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Making The grade in Timber grading
Can you visually grade timber rejected by a grading machine? This is the question asked by Daniel Ridley-Ellis, head of the Centre for Wood Science and Technology
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French building revolution
Within the next few years, France will have 36 demonstration multi-storey wood buildings acting as models for architects and contractors. Mike Jeffree reports
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Across the board Buoyancy
France’s wood sector is enjoying the strongest market conditions for a while, reports French Timber
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French oak in good heart
France’s oak producers are upbeat and investing and so far seem unbothered by Brexit in their key UK market. Mike Jeffree reports
BLOGS
SR Timber trading director Shaun Revill warns about false economies in roof batten purchasing within the roofing and building trade
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Celebrating opportunity
The Grown in Britain campaign is celebrating its fourth anniversary and has made progress on its mission to promote British timber, says its CEO Dougal Driver
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Ahead of the curve
The WWF has always been an arch campaigner for legal and sustainable timber.
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Finding Answers to Certification Challenges
To continue to increase the volume of verified sustainable timber on the market, the industry cannot settle for the certification status quo, says James Latham plc chairman Peter Latham
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Smart Technology
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