Search Results: 'Kingspan'

TRA in project LED refocus
25 June, 2018
The TRA has adopted a new structure to respond to the ever-greater pace of change in construction, members heard at its AGM. Mike Jeffree reports

Warmth, well-being and wow factor
22 May, 2018
A major and ultra prestigious application in the City of London could really put US red oak on the European map. Mike Jeffree reports

NSTS Levels the Playing Field
20 August, 2015
When the much-awaited National Structural Timber Specification (NSTS) hits the presses this summer, following a period of consultation, it marks a significant step forward for the timber industry in terms of levelling the playing field against its competitive material set, says TRADA

Rosy Future for Timber Frame
20 August, 2015
The timber frame sector is benefiting from the upturn in construction activity, with market share of new build housing now nudging 25%. Sally Spencer reports.

Sawmills invest
20 June, 2015
Hales and Ransfords make mill investments, Sally Spencer reports.

Nature build
24 August, 2013
Glulam and timber frame construction feature in Center Parcs’ mammoth new village in Bedfordshire. Stephen Powney sees the build progress at first hand

Framing the future
29 November, 2012
Stewart Milne Timber Systems sees a bright future for timber frame despite the UK’s economic woes. TTJ news editor Steve Powney joined construction press on a visit to the Witney timber frame factory

Timber Expo: the industry hub
01 September, 2012
The design, structural and sustainability benefits of timber will be explored at Timber Expo where a huge programme of timber-related activity will take place. Event director Loretta Sales reports

Opening opportunties
14 April, 2012

Mission impossible
11 June, 2011
In an era of global business and with an unpredictable economic climate, can the government’s Plan for Growth produce optimum business conditions for construction? Camilla Hair of SCA Timber Supply put the question to some timber building specialists

SIPs companies make a show
19 March, 2011

Going deeper
22 January, 2011
Use of smaller section solid timber, including home-grown wood, to make deeper wall sections is possible with the SpaceStud system

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

Marking the Kingspan Potton marriage
20 March, 2010

Wood insight at BRE
30 May, 2009
Timber-based building and building products will be a key focus at the BRE INSITE09 conference and exhibition at the organisation’s Watford site from June 1-4

ITFMA elects new chairman
03 March, 2009

Wood rises on thermals
20 December, 2008
Energy efficiency and sustainability requirements are good news for timber windows. Dareth Daley, NorDan sales and marketing director, reports

NorDan raises volume
22 November, 2008

Countdown to zero
22 November, 2008
Meeting the government's target for zero carbon housing will require a change in thinking and practice, delegates at TTJ's Wood Futures – Countdown to Zero conference heard

New heights
16 August, 2008
The benefits of engineered timber are being recognised increasingly by architects and builders. David Castle reports on some of the latest developments