Search Results: 'Scottish Timber Trade Association'

Forest to fence
28 June, 2023
The Wood Protection Association provided technical input on a recent workshop in Scotland on treated wood quality

Cutting carbon
29 October, 2020
The building industry’s heavy carbon footprint makes it a prime target for the Wood CO2ts less communication initiative, writes Wood for Good campaign manager Sarah Virgo

Investor targets timber
29 July, 2019
Cairngorm Capital has been a major driver in UK timber sector consolidation in the last two years. Stephen Powney visited its London HQ to find out more

Raising the quality bar
25 April, 2018
Enhancing the reputation of timber and maximising its potential are key aims for the Wood Protection Association, reports its director, Steve Young

Price over patriotism
20 September, 2017
Processors of British-grown timber are keen to take advantage of currency exchange rates and to invest in capacity and value adding. Sally Spencer reports

Making the most of wood
22 May, 2017
With timber treatment currently being a hot topic in the timber trade, there was much expectation around this year’s Wood Protection Association Conference 2017, reports Stephen Powney

Onwards and upwards
20 September, 2016
The British-grown timber sector is determined to make the best of the decision to leave the EU. Sally Spencer reports

Divide and Rule
16 July, 2014
With the referendum on Scottish independence just two months away, Sally Spencer canvassed opinion on the impact a yes vote might have on the UK timber industry.

Softwood shows a sense of collective optimism
02 November, 2013
The International Softwood Conference in Edinburgh found the sector upbeat about medium to longterm prospects. Mike Jeffree reports.

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

Meeting of minds
11 June, 2011
Industry representatives at the Medite 2016 Forum and TTJ round table debated timber's future

British mills expectant rather than confident for year ahead
05 March, 2011
The British-grown timber sector started the year in fine fettle and is looking forward to strong demand across all product categories

In his father's footsteps
11 December, 2010
Neil Donaldson talks to Sally Spencer about his 35 years with the family business, James Donaldson & Sons

British producers play the home advantage
16 October, 2010
The British-grown timber sector is in bullish mood and enjoying strong demand, but is keeping a weather eye on exchange rates – and the weather.

The start of something big
16 October, 2010
It is hoped the new Scottish Timber Products Forum will become an all-embracing network for Scotland's timber trade, says David Sulman, secretary of the Scottish Timber Trade Association,

STTA recognises Masters research
15 June, 2010

Room for improvement
08 August, 2009
The repair, maintenance and improvement market is tough, but it’s doing better than construction. It’s also set to benefit from a growing focus on building energy efficiency – and campaigns for an RMI VAT cut are gaining support

Get Britain Building rolls out
21 February, 2009
The new pan-industry construction campaign is urging government to take urgent steps to boost the sector

A common voice
15 January, 2009

Guidance systems
20 December, 2008
Companies which process wood are subject to a range of local air pollution permit controls when they reach a certain size. Controls are based on process guidance notes which are shortly to be reviewed