Search Results: 'Timber Trade Federation'

Prize Projects
29 December, 2017
The winning projects in this year’s Wood Awards illustrate timber’s versatility and aesthetics for structural, interior and exterior applications

Globalisation, branding and building the future
29 December, 2017
Hardwood trade representatives from across the globe converged on Venice for the International Hardwood Conference, reports Mike Jeffree

Train gain
29 December, 2017
TFT Woodexperts has a new southern venue for its wood science courses; the Timber Trade Federation has kicked off its Skills Development Programme; and Travis Perkins used Silverstone for a recent training day

Timber makes its case
22 November, 2017
The UKCW juggernaut drove in to Birmingham NEC in early October to present a comprehensive range of building products and solutions before a UK professional construction sector audience, reports Stephen Powney

Grenfell leads to materials scrutiny
20 October, 2017
Fire performance and preservative treated wood quality has topped the Wood Protection Association priorities in 2017, says WPA director Steve Young

Law’s Advocacy
20 October, 2017
Charlie Law believes innovation would help to secure timber’s place in construction and the circular economy. He talks to Keren Fallwell

Timber expo gears up
20 September, 2017
The UK’s largest construction show – UK Construction Week – featuring Timber Expo prepares to open its doors once again

From boat yard To timber yard
24 August, 2017
Richard Bagnall didn’t set out to spend his working life in the timber trade, but a temporary stintrunning Robbins Timber in the mid-80s turned into a much-loved career. Sally Spencer reports

Joinery sector stays positive
21 July, 2017
The joinery sector is seeing good growth but is keeping a watchful eye on the efforts of the plastics industry to steal back hard won market share. Sally Spencer reports

London calling
20 June, 2017
The Plywood Club of London has stayed true to its founding principles while also changing with the times. Keren Fallwell reports

A Steady Course
20 June, 2017
Sweden’s timber industry is stable, with domestic and export demand increasing and output set to rise 2-3% this year, reports Swedish Wood director Mikael Eliasson

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

When wood science is used for the wrong reason!
22 May, 2017
Wood Technology Society chairman John Park shares his frustration at certain sustainability messaging in the industry which doesn’t help the cause of wood

From china to cricket
21 April, 2017
The Timber Trade Federation’s (TTF) UK Hardwood Conference took a wide sweep of issuesthe sector must address, but with an optimistic outlook. Mike Jeffree reports

Softwood volume growth
21 April, 2017
The Globe Theatre was the setting for the Timber Trade Federation’s newly-badged UK SoftwoodConference, previously known as the Shippers’ Breakfast Meeting. Stephen Powney reports

Ireland prepares for Brexit impact
21 April, 2017
Exports to the UK continue unabated but Ireland’s timber trade is keeping a watchful eye on Brexit negotiations. Sally Spencer reports

Under new ownership
21 April, 2017
Ecobuild was under new ownership this year and had several new show features, reports Stephen Powney

LHC turns 80
21 April, 2017
The monthly Face to Face feature takes on a different form this month as the focus is not on a person but on an institution in the timber trade – the long-established London Hardwood Club (LHC) which turns 80 this year. Stephen Powney reports

Weak Pound Strengthens UK Chipboard Sector
20 March, 2017
Chipboard producers are positive about the UK market, although the Brexit effect creates some uncertainties. Keren Fallwell reports.

Ecobuild’s "City" Makeover
20 February, 2017
Building products exhibition Ecobuild takes on a new “city” look for 2017, with offsite construction a major area of interest