Search Results: 'Ecobuild'

Hi tech and design Alliance
28 December, 2016
The UK’s increasing interest in timber products and building systems, both as a sustainable solution and for versatility, is generating opportunities for Austrian companies, writes Peter Franklin of London-based Advantage Austria

Brimstone Heats Up
21 November, 2016
UK sawmiller Vastern Timber’s Brimstone product represents the first commercial thermal modification of UK-grown hardwoods. The product was the winner of the TTJ Awards’ Timber Innovation Award: Product Development category this year. Sally Spencer spoke to Vastern’s Tom Barnes

Taking The Heat
24 October, 2016
Sales of thermally modified timber are increasing and while most product hails from Nordic countries, there are other producers, including one from the UK. Sally Spencer reports

Reaching for the skies
20 April, 2016
You know that times are changing when people start talking seriously about building city skyscrapers using wood.

Reaching for the skies
20 April, 2016
You know that times are changing when people start talking seriously about building city skyscrapers using wood.

A new direction
20 April, 2016
Sustainable building show Ecobuild once again opened its doors to construction professionals and although it was a smaller show this time, it did feel busier, reports Stephen Powney

Eco construct
24 February, 2016
Ecobuild, the UK’s largest show dedicated to sustainable construction and energy, returns in March with an increased and in-depth focus on the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities

Digging deep
20 March, 2015
So, spring is here at last and with it that first touch of milder weather, lighter evenings and a feeling of optimism about the months to come.

Digging deep
20 March, 2015
So, spring is here at last and with it that first touch of milder weather, lighter evenings and a feeling of optimism about the months to come.

Ecobuild organisers upbeat on 2015 show
16 March, 2015
Ecobuild organsiers UBM reported more than 40,000 built environment professionals attending this year’s show at London’s ExCeL.

Eco building Showtime
20 February, 2015
The construction supplies industry will once again descend on London’s Docklands for the annual Ecobuild show. Stephen Powney previews this year’s event

The Essentials Of Enaging Education
20 February, 2015
TRADA’s University liaison manager Elizabeth Turner explains how the University Engagement Programme is going from strength to strength

The Essentials Of Enaging Education
20 February, 2015
TRADA’s University liaison manager Elizabeth Turner explains how the University Engagement Programme is going from strength to strength

Investment continues
20 February, 2015
Travelling around Scotland with colleague Thomas Jay (TTJ group sales manager) recently gave ample evidence of the business confidence being felt by companies in the timber industry.

Investment continues
20 February, 2015
Travelling around Scotland with colleague Thomas Jay (TTJ group sales manager) recently gave ample evidence of the business confidence being felt by companies in the timber industry.

Expo comes of age
19 November, 2014
Last month’s Timber Expo saw an increase in visitor numbers and there was a buzz of optimismamong exhibitors. Sally Spencer reports

Ecobuild to host BIM training
18 September, 2014
The first live event to provide free information on Building Information Modelling (BIM), the government initiative for joined-up thinking on sustainable construction, is to be held as part of Ecobuild.

Closer Customers work smarter
16 July, 2014
Metsä Wood today sees itself in the service industry, to the extent of providing product installation instruction by smartphone. Mike Jeffree reports.

Five designs on diversity
16 June, 2014
A London design exhibition underlined the untapped manufacturing and creative strengths of under-exploited US hardwoods. Mike Jeffree reports.