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Discovering diversity
13 December, 2021
In AHEC’s Discovered project young design talent worldwide explored the technical performance and aesthetic potential of lesser-used US hardwoods. Mike Jeffree reports

On the road to recovery
13 December, 2021
David Oldfield, the new president of the BWF and director at Arnold Laver & Co is keen to support members build back stronger post-pandemic

A forest of solutions
10 December, 2021
Providing a renewable raw material is just one benefit of sustainably managed tropical forests, says INTERHOLCO CEO Ulrich Grauert

Investment to drive technologies
10 December, 2021
In this article, Andy Hodge of Arxada, explains how being proactive in the regulatory landscape and product development is the only way to drive the industry forward

The days of cheap timber are over
10 December, 2021
The last 18 months have been challenging for Ireland’s sawmilling sector, which hopes for more stability in the year ahead but expects prices to remain high. Sally Spencer reports

BWF Awards winners announced
30 November, 2021
The winners of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2021 were revealed at an evening of celebration held at the Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel on November 26.

Buttle tees up charity donation for Frank Bruno Foundation
08 November, 2021
Customers and suppliers of Buttle plc builders merchants are being urged to putt their money where their mouth is for a charity crazy golf event to raise money for the Frank Bruno Foundation.

BWF 2021 Awards shortlist revealed
03 November, 2021
This year’s shortlist for the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed.

Forestry Commission act on new tree disease found in Cornwall
20 October, 2021
Woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to remain vigilant after the Forestry Commission (FC) and Forest Research (FR) identified the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis in a woodland in Cornwall.

CPA vaccine mandate survey shows panel industry concerns
18 October, 2021
US wood panel manufacturers have expressed concern about potential production disruption coming from President Joe Biden’s proclamation stipulating mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for all US companies with more than for 100 employees.

Teams triumph in housing challenge
05 October, 2021
Tabitha Binding, university and regional engagement manager for TTF and TRADA explains how this year’s University Design Challenge went online for the first time

Accsys team walks 16,346km for well-being and charity
05 October, 2021
Accsys recently completed a charitable employee initiative called ‘Step out, to help out!’. This saw colleagues across the organisation collectively walk over 16,000km over two months in the summer to promote well-being throughout the company and in wider society.

Obituary – Nigel Defrates
04 October, 2021
Nigel Defrates, formerly of Balfour Timber, has died at the age of 76.

Coppice construction
01 October, 2021
George Fereday, associate teaching professor and technology co-ordinator for materials for manufacture and fabrication at the School of Art, Architecture and Design at the London Metropolitan University, describes the HomeGrownHouse project

Demanding times
01 October, 2021
British-grown timber is in great demand and sawmills are rising to the challenge. Sally Spencer reports

Chipboard supply challenges remain
01 October, 2021
Chipboard demand continues to outstrip supply and now producers’ raw materials running short could tip the balance further. Keren Fallwell reports

Coming to the defence of FLEGT
30 September, 2021
Recent comments from the EC arising from the ‘Fitness check’ on the EUTR and FLEGT have cast doubts on the latter’s future, but Republic of Congo minister of forest economy Rosalie Matondo says we must build on this ground-breaking timber trade initiative, not undermine it

Coming to the defence of FLEGT
30 September, 2021
Recent comments from the EC arising from the ‘Fitness check’ on the EUTR and FLEGT have cast doubts on the latter’s future, but Republic of Congo minister of forest economy Rosalie Matondo says we must build on this ground-breaking timber trade initiative, not undermine it

Marking time
21 July, 2021
The TTF’s Nick Boulton discusses whether UKCA marking is a duplication, an essential requirement, or both

Timber taps into carbon agenda
21 July, 2021
Structural timber is set to benefit from the increasing focus on net zero carbon. Sally Spencer talks to STA chief executive Andrew Carpenter