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Time to deliver
10 December, 2012
As Iain McIlwee completes his first full year as chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation, he gives his thoughts on the joinery industry’s most urgent demands on government for the year ahead

Consumers confidence falls but housing outlook gives hope
10 December, 2012
Consumers may be holding back on major purchases but modest economic growth is forecast. Peter Varley reports

Housing and planning boost welcomed by most
07 September, 2012
A “much-needed shot in the arm” for the building industry is how the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has described the government’s new plans to boost housebuilding and ease planning restrictions.

Construction output remains flat
09 June, 2012
Construction activity is still low but the outlook has improved. Peter Varley reports

First whispers of green shoots
03 March, 2012
The timber industry has reasons to be optimistic, says Mike Jeffree

First whispers of green shoots
03 March, 2012
The timber industry has reasons to be optimistic, says Mike Jeffree

Timber exports rise, imports fall
04 February, 2012
Amid the economic gloom there is some good news for the UK timber industry