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Stepping up standards
11 December, 2010
The BWF’s new stair accreditation scheme aims to ensure a good reputation for the timber stairs market
A changing climate for wood protection
11 December, 2010
As the UK climate becomes warmer and wetter, British Standards are likely to change and wood protection technology is increasingly being viewed as essential rather than an optional extra. Steve Young, director of the Wood Protection Association, explains
Equipped for the challenge ahead
13 November, 2010
Timber can cut through the greenwash
30 October, 2010
The carbon agenda provides an opportunity for timber, says Dr Ed Suttie, BRE director of timber
Flying high
30 October, 2010
Brian Robertson owes his first job in the timber industry to a fish and chip supper
Carbon tops agenda
12 June, 2010
Business opportunities provided by the carbon agenda were the theme of the BWF Members’ Day
Supply chain perspectives
15 May, 2010
Timber and wood products suppliers should consider CE marking or third-party certification to take advantage of the way Eurocode 5 has changed the approach to designing in timber, argues Dr Keerthi Ranasinghe, senior structural engineer at TRADA Technology
Pushing the envelope
15 May, 2010
In promoting timber frame, the industry needs to focus on more than just the build method’s sustainability credentials, says UK Timber Frame Association chairman Geoff Arnold
Timber and the Code for Sustainable Homes
15 May, 2010
Timber frame manufacturers are working hard to improve fabric performance and reduce the need for renewables
From green foundations
06 March, 2010
The US hardwood sector knows environmental performance is key to its global success, writes Jamey French, president of Northland Forest Products and chair of the Hardwood Federation
Transparently fire safe
06 February, 2010
Recent advances in processing now mean that glass panels in timber fire doors can perform a number of other functions in addition to fire resistance. Scott Sinden, managing director of glass specialist ESG, explains
