Search Results: 'Forest Service'

Thank you for the glulam
24 August, 2022
The demountable Abba Arena in London is a masterpiece of hybrid engineered timber and steel construction and a building for our increasingly over-heated times, writes TTJ consultant editor Mike Jeffree

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.

Timber supply continuity is a growing issue
31 January, 2018
As we enter the new year, trade talk about potential timber supply issues and rising prices continue to feature.

2017 - The year for living positively
20 February, 2017
In spite of most forecasters expressing degrees of gloominess about the UK economy generally, 2017 could turn out to be a good 12 months for the UK forestry and wood processing sector, writes the chief executive of Confor Stuart Goodall

What goes around, comes around
20 May, 2016
Business and governments are driving the adoption of the circular economy concept and, with effective strategies, the timber sector can capitalise, says Charlie Law of Sustainable Construction Solutions

Timber industry on the acquisition trail
21 September, 2015
Some of the largest UK timber sector companies have been on the acquisition trail this last month.

Not perfect, but progress
20 June, 2015
There’s still no date set for the arrival of the first EU FLEGT-licensed timber in Europe, but the EU timber sector should still be proud of its significant advances in legality assurance, says T Brewer & Co director Keith Fryer

CTI’s key role
20 June, 2015
The new Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) can help timber play a central role in a low carbon future, says TTF chief executive David Lennan.

Growing the Global hardwood pie
20 May, 2015
To maintain momentum in a constantly evolving global market, the US hardwood sector must follow a truly globalized promotional strategy, says American Hardwood Export Council executive director Mike Snow

Grown in Britain is growing
13 July, 2013
Tony Hackney, chief executive of BSW Timber, salutes the resurgence of pride in British products

Getting back to basics
09 February, 2013
Quality products, good service and a fair price are essential to successful business, says David Twigg, a director of Severn Valley Woodworks

Indonesia makes progress
07 January, 2012
Indonesians are beginning to hold their government and industries to account, says Andy Roby

Sustainable supply-demand balance will be the key
03 September, 2011