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Maggie’s wins Wood Awards’ Gold Award
23 November, 2016
Eminent architect Foster + Partners’ Maggie’s at the Robert Parfett Building in Manchester has been crowned the Arnold Laver Gold Award winner at the Wood Awards 2016.

Brimstone Heats Up
21 November, 2016
UK sawmiller Vastern Timber’s Brimstone product represents the first commercial thermal modification of UK-grown hardwoods. The product was the winner of the TTJ Awards’ Timber Innovation Award: Product Development category this year. Sally Spencer spoke to Vastern’s Tom Barnes

Building Timber’s Profile
21 November, 2016
Timber Expo recently had its second outing as part of UK Construction Week, reports Stephen Powney

Taking The Heat
24 October, 2016
Sales of thermally modified timber are increasing and while most product hails from Nordic countries, there are other producers, including one from the UK. Sally Spencer reports

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

Expo extras
20 September, 2016
Timber Expo 2016 has a host of added attractions, from linked UK Construction Week events, to awards, seminars and a beer festival

TTJ Awards guest numbers hit 400
24 August, 2016
TTJ Awards judges have been busy meeting up to assess the judged categories, as ticket sales for the 20th anniversary event reach 400.

Hardwood recovers buoyancy post-Brexit
19 August, 2016
The UK hardwood sector seems to be weathering the immediate currency and confidence impacts of the EU referendum; it’s passing price rises on and forecasts a good to firm second half. Mike Jeffree reports

Judging underway for TTJ Awards Innovation prize
26 July, 2016
TTJ Awards judges have completed the first round of judging in the Innovation Award category.

Innovators step right up
21 June, 2016
Innovators in the timber industry once again have an opportunity to be recognised in the TTJ Awards. Joint sponsor of the 2016 TTJ Timber Innovation Award TRADA says there is also a new twist to the category this year

The training game
21 June, 2016
A new approach to training is needed to ensure the timber industry gets enough new recruits for its future development, says TRADA marketing and membership services manager Rupert Scott

The training game
21 June, 2016
A new approach to training is needed to ensure the timber industry gets enough new recruits for its future development, says TRADA marketing and membership services manager Rupert Scott

Exova BM TRADA hit with worldwide FSC accreditation suspension
03 May, 2016
Accreditation Services International (ASI) has suspended certification body Exova (UK) Ltd, trading as Exova BM TRADA, from issuing FSC chain of custody (CoC) certificates worldwide.

Reaching for the skies
20 April, 2016
You know that times are changing when people start talking seriously about building city skyscrapers using wood.

Reaching for the skies
20 April, 2016
You know that times are changing when people start talking seriously about building city skyscrapers using wood.

A new direction
20 April, 2016
Sustainable building show Ecobuild once again opened its doors to construction professionals and although it was a smaller show this time, it did feel busier, reports Stephen Powney

The road less travelled
21 March, 2016
Wood for Good chair Craig White is not one to shy away from an opportunity. He talks to Keren Fallwell.

No records broken but budgets met
24 February, 2016
The UK hardwood sector may be dealing with numerous issues besides buying and selling timber, but reports business as relatively stable through 2015. Mike Jeffree reports

Eco construct
24 February, 2016
Ecobuild, the UK’s largest show dedicated to sustainable construction and energy, returns in March with an increased and in-depth focus on the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities