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Lord Deben: more timber construction and forestry planting needed to meet climate change targets
The UK Government will not meet its climate change targets without a significant increase in tree planting and far greater use of timber in construction.
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The UK Government will not meet its climate change targets without a significant increase in tree planting and far greater use of timber in construction.
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BCF conference to cover political and economic landscape
The annual conference of the British Coatings Federation will take place at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel on May 9. A reception and gala dinner will follow the conference programme.
The annual conference of the British Coatings Federation will take place at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel on May 9. A reception and gala dinner will follow the conference programme.
TTF adapts structure to focus on market-facing activities
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has reported new members joining and an alteration of structure to focus on increased market-facing activities.
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has reported new members joining and an alteration of structure to focus on increased market-facing activities.
Homegrown hardwood timber on the up
Grown in Britain’s latest pricing data for UK grown hardwood is showing across the board value increases for 2018.
Grown in Britain’s latest pricing data for UK grown hardwood is showing across the board value increases for 2018.
Book your tickets for Wood and Wellness!
Tickets for TTJ’s Wood and Wellness conference are on sale with members of timber industry organisations able to qualify for a discount.
Tickets for TTJ’s Wood and Wellness conference are on sale with members of timber industry organisations able to qualify for a discount.
BWF sponsors Wood and Wellness conference
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has come on board TTJ’s Wood and Wellness Conference as a Silver Sponsor.
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has come on board TTJ’s Wood and Wellness Conference as a Silver Sponsor.
UK government CLT ban over 18m might open doors for alternative glulam systems
Glulam post and beam construction may be a way for the timber construction sector to still have an option above six storeys following the government’s proposed ban on cross-laminated timber (CLT) above 18m.
Glulam post and beam construction may be a way for the timber construction sector to still have an option above six storeys following the government’s proposed ban on cross-laminated timber (CLT) above 18m.
Timber construction trend to continue despite building regs move
The move towards timber construction will not be thwarted by a change to building regulations aimed at banning use of combustible materials in new residential buildings over 18m, says the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI).
The move towards timber construction will not be thwarted by a change to building regulations aimed at banning use of combustible materials in new residential buildings over 18m, says the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI).
BWF appoints permanent CEO and celebrates industry awards
Helen Hewitt was confirmed as the permanent CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) at the organisation’s annual dinner and awards in central London on November 23.
Helen Hewitt was confirmed as the permanent CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) at the organisation’s annual dinner and awards in central London on November 23.
TTF sets timetable for preservative treatment action
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has launched a new action plan to improve treated wood quality which includes asking its members to demonstrate compliance with several key principles.
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has launched a new action plan to improve treated wood quality which includes asking its members to demonstrate compliance with several key principles.
BWF CEO set to move after seven years
Iain McIlwee is to stand down as chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) after almost seven years.
Iain McIlwee is to stand down as chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) after almost seven years.
Over 500 delegates attend NMBS All-Industry Conference
NMBS, the UK’s largest buying society for independent builders’, plumbing and heating, timber, and hardware merchants, attracted more than 500 delegates to its All-Industry Conference in Italy on June 14-17.
NMBS, the UK’s largest buying society for independent builders’, plumbing and heating, timber, and hardware merchants, attracted more than 500 delegates to its All-Industry Conference in Italy on June 14-17.
Builders’ merchant sales grow
Latest builders’ merchant sales stats show sales were up 8.8% in April compared with the same month a year ago.
Latest builders’ merchant sales stats show sales were up 8.8% in April compared with the same month a year ago.
Wood panel industry APPG reformed at Westminster
An expert working group on the contribution of one of the UK’s wood panel manufacturing industries has been launched at an event in Westminster.
An expert working group on the contribution of one of the UK’s wood panel manufacturing industries has been launched at an event in Westminster.
Joinery sector converges for BWF Members Day
Around 140 British Woodworking Federation (BWF) members were urged about the need to create a wood culture in the UK at the federation’s annual Members Day.
Around 140 British Woodworking Federation (BWF) members were urged about the need to create a wood culture in the UK at the federation’s annual Members Day.
Riding re-elected as UKFPA president
Frank Riding of Ridings Sawmills Ltd has been re-elected as president of the UK Forest Products Association (UKFPA).
Frank Riding of Ridings Sawmills Ltd has been re-elected as president of the UK Forest Products Association (UKFPA).
Construction figures show dip
Severe wintry weather at the start of 2018, rising costs and Brexit are to blame for a sharp drop in construction output, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Severe wintry weather at the start of 2018, rising costs and Brexit are to blame for a sharp drop in construction output, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
TRA in project-led refocus
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) continues to grow in influence and membership. But, operating in a competitive, ever-evolving industry, it can’t afford to be complacent, hence the need for a fundamental shift in its operation and structure.
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) continues to grow in influence and membership. But, operating in a competitive, ever-evolving industry, it can’t afford to be complacent, hence the need for a fundamental shift in its operation and structure.
Timber drives merchants’ sales growth
Timber helped drive growth in the value of builders merchants’ Q1 sales, according to the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF).
Timber helped drive growth in the value of builders merchants’ Q1 sales, according to the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF).
German sawmillers call for action to curb log exports to China
Germany’s main sawmilling association has called for customs and tax changes to reduce the high volumes of logs being exported to China.
Germany’s main sawmilling association has called for customs and tax changes to reduce the high volumes of logs being exported to China.
