Search Results: 'American Softwoods'

US softwood keeps up powerful run
28 August, 2023
The US softwood industry remains in robust good health, with continuing near record exports and southern pine shipments at an all-time high. American Softwoods consultant Charles Trevor reports

Wood Awards announces shortlist for 2022
02 September, 2022
The Wood Awards 2022 shortlist has been announced, revealing a stunning array of British architecture and product design using wood.

Challenges follow strong growth
10 June, 2022
After a buoyant 2021, US softwood exports continued to grow into 2022, but growing global economic and geopolitical uncertainty point to challenges ahead, reports American Softwoods consultant Charles Trevor

Mouldings on the march
11 April, 2022
At times in 2021 the mouldings market was “manic” and continued growth is forecast. Mike Jeffree reports

Demand sends us softwood price stratospheric
15 June, 2021
Surging US softwoods consumption has seen increased import demand, while high prices have dented exports, but with foreign sales expected to rise in 2022, writes American Softwoods consultant Charles Trevor

Physical event planned for 25th anniversary TTJ Awards
15 June, 2021
It’s heartening to see signs of normal life resuming once again. Meeting up with others following the easing of pandemic restrictions has been a welcome relief after what has seemed like a long winter and springtime. I don’t know about you but it seemed like I had exhausted my narrow list of Covid-safe things to do.

Physical event planned for 25th anniversary TTJ Awards
15 June, 2021
It’s heartening to see signs of normal life resuming once again. Meeting up with others following the easing of pandemic restrictions has been a welcome relief after what has seemed like a long winter and springtime. I don’t know about you but it seemed like I had exhausted my narrow list of Covid-safe things to do.

Wood Awards 2020 shortlist revealed
14 September, 2020
Seventeen structures and nine product designs have been nominated for the Wood Awards 2020 shortlist.

Positive prospects
09 June, 2020
The short-term outlook for the American softwood industry is challenging, but the sector’s fundamentals remain robust, pointing to a strong rebound in domestic and export demand in 2021, reports Charles Trevor, consultant for American Softwoods

Challenges ahead for the UK softwood sector
21 April, 2020
The TTF Softwood Conference presented a mixed and uncertain message for delegates. Just as the post-Brexit landscape started to emerge, fresh challenges lie ahead, not least the COVID-19 coronavirus. Simon Hastelow reports

Wood Awards 2020 launches call for entries
18 March, 2020
2020 is the 50th anniversary of the Wood Awards, celebrating British architecture and product design using wood.

The global route to green building
21 August, 2019
Canadian architect, TED talker and leading advocate of wood building, Michael Green sees new mass or engineered timber as a prime material for meeting our mounting environmental challenges and growing housing needs. He spoke to Mike Jeffree

Better Connected
24 May, 2019
Hardwood and premium grade softwoood importer and distributor Timber Connection has undergone a transformation. Stephen Powney meets the directors

Competition rules
20 March, 2019
Janet Sycamore, director of operations at the Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) highlights the current trends and new materials available to the decking market

Timber showtime
22 November, 2018
New products and investments were among the highlights at this year’s Timber Expo, reports Stephen Powney

Innovation on show
26 September, 2018
Next month’s Timber Expo focuses firmly on innovation and on the future for timber in construction

Growing abroad, building at home
22 May, 2018
Growth and development potential for American softwoods is seen in export and domestic markets. Charles Trevor reports

Prize Projects
29 December, 2017
The winning projects in this year’s Wood Awards illustrate timber’s versatility and aesthetics for structural, interior and exterior applications

Finding answers to Certification Challenges
20 June, 2017
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

Finding Answers to Certification Challenges
20 June, 2017
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