Search Results: 'TRADA'

Closing the door on fire
14 December, 2013
The BWF and BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme’s Fire Door Safety Week was a roaring success. Liz Male reports.

Back to the future
19 October, 2013
Tough decisions have been taken at Timbmet, but its turnaround specialist CEO says one of the big names of UK timber is back on track. Mike Jeffree reports.

United we build
19 October, 2013
Leadership, collaboration and skills are key to capitalising on the UK government’s Construction Strategy 2025, the audience at this year’s ProTimber Summit heard. Mike Jeffree reports

Next generation wises up
05 October, 2013
The next generation of Frame Wise’s Wise Wall closed panel timber frame system has just been launched – and there will be more to come. Robin Meade reports

Widening horizons
05 October, 2013
Lawrence Young, chairman of the Structural Timber Association, explains the rationale behind the rebranding of the predecessor organisation, the UK Timber Frame Association

Identity parade
07 September, 2013
Timber Expo is marking a milestone for the UKTFA this year, as it signals the launch of the Structural Timber Association. Chairman Lawrence Young explains.

TRADA talks timber
07 September, 2013
TRADA’s Timber Talks programme at this year’s Timber Expo aims to meet specifiers’ large appetite for information on building with wood.

The essential selection
07 September, 2013
As Timber Expo gears up for its third show, event director Loretta Sales picks out some of this year’s highlights.

Awards reflect rising ambition
10 August, 2013
This year’s Wood Awards show that timber is accepted and exceptional. Here we highlight some of the shortlisted entries.

Regulation issues
13 July, 2013
Certification and auditing issues affect the timber sector on a daily basis. Here BM TRADA provides guidance on some of the main developments

On their marks for CPR
13 July, 2013
Under the new Construction Products Regulation,which came into force on July 1, CE marking became a legal requirement for certain timber products. Here, the TTF, the UKTFA, the BWF and Metsä Wood outline their advice to their members and customers

Timber Expo’s top 10
13 July, 2013
This year’s Timber Expo will be a showcase for latest developments in the timber industry

Premier crew
15 June, 2013
The past 20 years have seen steady growth for sheet material specialist Premier Forest Products and, with four acquisitions in the last two years, the pattern is set to continue. Sally Spencer reports

Complying with the CPR
15 June, 2013
The forthcoming Construction Products Regulation will have a particular impact on the wood-based panels sector. Mark Wilkinson, commercial business development manager for BM TRADA Certification, explains the CE marking process for timber products

Home-grown softwoods are put to the test
01 June, 2013
TRADA and BRE are researching the durability of British-grown softwoods and the impact that both geography and incising can have on extending service life. David Castle reports.

Positive response
04 May, 2013
Cheshire Mouldings takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and sees the EU Timber Regulation as a positive step forward. Managing director John Carney reports.

Calling all innovators
04 May, 2013
This year’s TTJ Awards take place at The Savoy on September 12 and Timber Expo and TRADA will be jointly sponsoring the Timber Innovation Award again. David Castle reports.

Building the future
23 April, 2013
TRADA’s University Engagement Programme is inspiring tomorrow’s architects and engineers about the merits of timber. David Castle reports

Muir makes its mark
23 March, 2013
Muir Timber Systems says it has become one of the first Scottish timber frame companies to gain CE accreditation for timber trusses ahead of its becoming a mandatory legal requirement in July this year.

Finger-jointed timber test results published
23 March, 2013
Encouraging test results have effectively cleared the way for finger-jointed timber to be used in metal-web joists.