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TTF focuses attention on plywood performance claims
17 December, 2019
In response to correspondence from its members, the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is reminding UK importers to once again focus on the responsibilities imposed upon them by the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Specifically, the obligation that UK importers take on the legal responsibility for product claims made by CE marked wood products which they place on the market, but which are manufactured outside of the EU.

Construction figures reflect uncertainty
14 November, 2019
Commenting on the new construction output figures published by the ONS on November 11, which show output increasing by 0.6% in Q3 (July-Sept 2019) but a decrease of 0.2% in September 2019, Clive Docwra, Managing Director of leading construction consulting and design agency McBains, said the latest figures reflect the uncertainty the sector is currently experiencing.

Waugh Thistleton selected for key EU wood construction project
18 October, 2019
Waugh Thistleton Architects has been selected as the UK partner in a consortium receiving significant EU innovation funding to explore ways of increasing the use of wood in construction, a key step toward combatting climate change.

TRA reaches out to regional roofers
07 October, 2019
A series of free regional events for the roofing and housebuilding industries
is starting this month, focusing on the latest advice on Brexit, the CE marking of construction products post-Brexit, and new technical guidance on the manufacture of trussed rafters, spandrel and gable panels and related structures.

Timcon AGM focuses on Brexit and collaboration
27 September, 2019
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (Timcon) held its annual general meeting in Cardiff on September 10 and featured speakers from the European industry and other related sectors, as well as those from the organisation itself.

FMB sends no deal warning to government
05 September, 2019
The Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) statement followed the release of new Construction PMI data showing shows construction output had contracted again in August for the fourth month in a row, while new orders fell at the fastest pace for over ten years.

Grown in Britain issues Christmas tree advice
22 August, 2019
A new report published by Grown in Britain is warning that Christmas trees imported from mainland Europe could be providing a pathway for new pests and diseases to enter the UK.

James Latham granted special customs check status
27 May, 2019
The UK’s biggest independent timber and panel importer, James Latham, has been granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status, which will help it to weather any Brexit-related trading disruptions which may arise in future.

Tropical timber losing share in German market
07 May, 2019
Tropical timber is losing market share in Germany despite the country’s growth in wood consumption, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s (ITTO) latest market report.

UK softwood market prospects to improve if Brexit deal struck
11 March, 2019
Surprisingly positive UK softwood forecasts were shared at the Timber Trade Federation’s (TTF) UK Softwood Conference last week.

Donaldson group posts strong results
06 March, 2019
James Donaldson & Sons Ltd has posted strong results for the year ended March 31, 2018 with turnover across the group reaching £153.6m.

FMB blames Brexit for drop in output
06 March, 2019
Rising costs and uncertainty relating to Brexit are to blame for the sharp drop in output growth in January 2019, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said in response to the latest PMI data.

Missing millions in unmanaged forests
06 February, 2019
Tens of millions of pounds in timber, fuel, amenity value and public goods could currently be locked up in the UK’s unmanaged woods and forests, suggests a new report from the Royal Forestry Society (RFS).

BMF members back renegotiation of Brexit deal with Brussels
05 February, 2019
Members of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) attending the BMF Brexit Forum have voted in favour of Theresa May renegotiating the UK’s Brexit deal with the EU.

Södra prepared for post-Brexit business
05 February, 2019
Södra has said it is well prepared for any potential Brexit outcome.

BCF conference to cover political and economic landscape
30 January, 2019
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.

UK government publishes timber importer advice for no deal Brexit scenario
23 January, 2019
The UK government has published advice for timber importers and exporters in the event of a no deal Brexit.

Homegrown timber sales index charts slowing of price growth
14 January, 2019
Latest available UK private sector homegrown timber sales figures from Bidwells demonstrates the trailing off of price increases.