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BM TRADA continues CPD training for architects
07 December, 2014
BM TRADA is set to deliver a series of in-house practice events aimed at architects and engineers as part of its CPD contract for Wood for Good.

TRADA launches second student design competition
09 October, 2014
Following the success of its Velocity-themed National Student Design Competition this year, TRADA’s University Engagement Programme (UEP) is setting a new challenge for 2015.

Plywood friction creates harmony
03 October, 2014
A timber structure that explores the bending capacity and connection possibilities of timber panels was an eye-catching display during the London Design Festival.

Industry gears up for Fire Door Safety Week
10 September, 2014
Fire Door Safety Week runs from September 15-21, featuring a range of activities aimed at raising awareness of the critical role of fire doors.

Plans for new EUTR plywood testing
05 September, 2014
A new testing service to evaluate plywood to meet the EU Timber Regulation may be introduced by BM TRADA.

Timber frame day courses
10 August, 2014
A one-day course to help engineers and designers understand the practicalities and complexities of timber frame has been organised by BM TRADA.

WIS alert on fire
27 June, 2014
A Wood Information Sheet covering wood-based panel products and timber in fire has been produced by BM TRADA.

Dual certification for London timber merchant
09 June, 2014
T Brewer & Co has been presented with ISO14001 and ISO9001 certification by BM TRADA Certification’s chief operating officer Vic Bowen.

More boots on ground for EUTR policing
02 June, 2014
The timber and wider forest products sector affected by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) can expect more visits and inspections from the National Measurement Office (NMO) to ensure compliance over the next 12 months.

TRADA fingers crossed for high profile
15 May, 2014
TRADA is expecting to grab the public and media attention at this year’s London Design Festival by teaming with top engineers, young architectural talent and Hanson Plywood to create a dramatic showcase sculpture for the September event.

MakeIT! competition winners chosen
19 April, 2014
The winners of the Proskills MakeIT! Furniture and MakeIT! Wood schools competition have been chosen and will be announced on June 19.

TRADA appoints new board members
18 April, 2014
Three high-profile names have been appointed to TRADA’s board.

Wood for Good launches life cycle assessment database
08 April, 2014
Wood for Good, the timber industry promotion and sustainability campaign, has launched the largest online life cycle assessment (LCA) database of any UK construction material.

Life cycle assessment will help put wood first
05 April, 2014
Wood for Good says its new life cycle assessment (LCA) database, which launches this week, will deliver a major boost to its Wood First Plus campaign to make timber the first choice material for sustainable construction.

New look for Wood Campus
04 April, 2014
The Wood Campus online timber information and learning resource has been relaunched with a new design, architecture and a new section for the DIY sector.

New confederation promises greater influence for UK timber plc
24 March, 2014
By the end of April the UK timber industry looks set to have a new federation of federations, with the aim of strengthening the sector’s voice to government and market decision makers.

Conference explores British timber prospects
07 March, 2014
Opportunities for British timber will be the focus of the Royal Forestry Society’s (RFS) NDJ James Memorial conference on May 1.

Timber frame resurfaces as flood saviour
22 February, 2014
TRADA is again pressing the case for timber frame construction as a key weapon against the flooding that has devastated homes during what experts have called an “almost unparalleled natural crisis”.

TTF offers commercial value
11 February, 2014
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) gives real commercial value to members and is well worth joining, TTF president Stephen King told guests at the Western Timber Association (WTA) annual dinner in Bristol on Friday.

TTF puts £25,000 into timber engineering research
08 February, 2014
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has put £25,000 behind the Timber Industry Research Focus Group (TIRFG), the alliance between academia and industry dedicated to increasing UK timber engineering research. The hope is that the money will act as seed funding to generate considerably more.