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That was the Grown in Britain Week, that was!
25 November, 2015
The media attention was greater than ever and there was wider timber sector participation. Chief executive Dougal Driver said this year’s Grown in Britain week was the best to date, setting the initiative up for even greater things in the years ahead

Timber Expo joins UKCW
20 November, 2015
Timber Expo joined the UK Construction Week fold this year in what was a hotly-anticipated show. Stephen Powney reports

Flying High
20 October, 2015
After the success of last year’s TRADA National Student Design Competition Velocity, TRADA was delighted to run the competition again for 2015 with a brand new brief, writes TRADA university liaison manager Elizabeth Turner.

TTJ Awards see James Latham win top trophy
25 September, 2015
James Latham won the coveted Timber Trader of the Year award at the 19th TTJ Awards on September 24.

Timber expo moves to next level
21 September, 2015
Timber Expo is stepping up to the next level as part of UK Construction Week. Here we preview this year’s event

Government adviser launches National Structural Timber Specification
18 September, 2015
Government chief construction adviser Peter Hansford gave his backing to TRADA’s National Structural Timber Specification - launched last night at Arup’s office in London.

Timber Champion
20 August, 2015
Timber is now pretty much a standard material for Arup. The engineering firm’s timber specialist, Andrew Lawrence, talks to Keren Fallwell.

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

Timber Expo gathers momentum
24 July, 2015
Timber Expo has been buoyed by TRADA teaming up with the Architectural Association’s (AA) School of Architecture to create a wooden pavilion for this year’s show.

BM TRADA highlights plywood testing findings
25 June, 2015
Some UK plywood suppliers and retailers are risking falling foul of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), according to new testing figures from BM TRADA.

Moralt opens doors
29 May, 2015
Door blank manufacturer Moralt AG says its policy of testing and product development is paying dividends

Timber Expo seminar details released
21 May, 2015
Timber Expo has released details of its wide-ranging seminar programme for this year’s event as part of UK Construction Week at Birmingham NEC this October.

Modified muscle
20 May, 2015
Modified timber, whether by chemical or thermal modification, is going from strength to strength and manufacturers are preparing for further growth. Keren Fallwell reports

BM TRADA acquired by Exova
18 May, 2015
BM TRADA has been acquired by global testing, calibration and advisory services provider Exova Group plc in a £22m deal.

TTJ teams up with UK Construction Week
02 April, 2015
TTJ has signed as official media partner to Timber Expo, which is now part of the inaugural UK Construction Week.

Ecobuild organisers upbeat on 2015 show
16 March, 2015
Ecobuild organsiers UBM reported more than 40,000 built environment professionals attending this year’s show at London’s ExCeL.

Students scoop WTA design prize
11 March, 2015
Students from the Universities of Bristol and West of England have been presented with design competition prizes at the Timber Trade Federation’s Western Timber Association annual dinner.

Diversity Drivers
20 February, 2015
A range of market factors are coming together to drive choice and variety in the hardwood market. Mike Jeffree reports

Eco building Showtime
20 February, 2015
The construction supplies industry will once again descend on London’s Docklands for the annual Ecobuild show. Stephen Powney previews this year’s event

The Essentials Of Enaging Education
20 February, 2015
TRADA’s University liaison manager Elizabeth Turner explains how the University Engagement Programme is going from strength to strength