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TTF to meet minister over carbon-neutral homes policy
18 December, 2006
A Timber Trade Federation delegation is to join the Home Builders Federation in a meeting with housing minister Yvette Cooper to hammer out the detail of Gordon Brown's carbon-neutral home building policy unveiled in the chancellor's Pre-Budget Report.

Sustainable Homes Code unveiled
16 December, 2006
The government this week unveiled its long-awaited Code for Sustainable Homes, which mentions using certified timber as one of the ways of improving a new home's sustainability rating.

Timber frame will help meet carbon neutral targets, says UKTFA
11 December, 2006
The UK Timber Frame Association has welcomed new measures unveiled in Wednesday's Pre-Budget Report to make the majority of new homes 'carbon neutral' within 10 years.

Eco-home showcases timber frame construction
02 December, 2006
Timber frame designer and manufacturer Prestoplan has helped create a prototype eco-home to showcase modern methods of construction.

Osborne profits rise
02 October, 2006
Contractor Geoffrey Osborne Ltd, which has a timber building division, has reported a 19% growth in annual pre-tax profits to £3.58m.

Jabhouse officially opened
27 September, 2006
The Osborne Demonstration House, built using Innovare Systems' Jabhouse system, has been officially opened at the BRE Innovation Park in Watford.

TTF to host EcoHomes workshops
12 September, 2006
A workshop which explained how the EcoHomes credit rating system works was so successful that the organiser, the Timber Trade Federation (TTF), is to present two more.

Lean construction qualification launched
05 September, 2006
A new nationally recognised qualification that is open to individuals implementing lean improvements in construction businesses is now available.

Boise wins environmental profile
15 August, 2006
Boise Building Products Ltd has been awarded an Environmental Profile by BRE Certification for its BCI Joist.

New timber research centre to open
10 August, 2006
BRE has teamed up with the University of Bath to open a new research centre aimed at developing innovative construction materials and products, including timber.

TTF offers EcoHome rating training
09 August, 2006
Timber Trade Federation (TTF) members are being given the opportunity to learn about BRE's EcoHomes rating scheme at a half-day workshop.

Inside-out beams get further funding
05 August, 2006
A novel star sawing technique to process small diameter hardwoods then bond them inside-out to create square beams is to be developed by BRE, backed by new funding from the Forestry Commission and Scottish Enterprise.

First STTA awards presented
03 August, 2006
High-performing students at Napier University’s Centre for Timber Engineering (CTE) have been recognised in the first of a new series of awards sponsored by the Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA).

Timber invited to boost Victorian energy efficiency
01 July, 2006
Timber and joinery sector companies are being invited to take part in a multi-agency project designed to transform Victorian buildings into energy efficient accommodation.

IHS to distribute BRE publications
15 June, 2006
BRE’s publications will now be published and distributed by IHS as part of a new alliance.

Princess pays BRE a royal visit
05 June, 2006
The Princess Royal has toured BRE’s Innovation Park as part of a visit to the organisation’s Watford headquarters.

Warmcel meets recycling claim
31 May, 2006
Claims about the recyclability of Warmcel insulation have been proved by manufacturer Excel Building Solutions which has reclaimed and reprocessed 800kg of the material from a bungalow in Bristol.

First BREEAM award winners announced
31 May, 2006
Winners of the first annual BREEAM awards were announced at the 2006 BRE annual conference in London.

IWSc conference programme announced
30 May, 2006
Why Wood? is the theme of this year’s Institute of Wood Science (IWSc) annual dinner and conference to be held at St Hugh’s College, Oxford on September 18-19.

Timber houses are the sustainable answer
27 May, 2006
There are no regulations to prevent the increased use of timber in building across Europe, according to Dr Vahik Enjily of the BRE.