Search Results: 'UK Timber Frame Association'

UKTFA releases major update to timber frame guidance
17 December, 2012
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has published the long-awaited results of its SiteSafe Series 2 fire tests in a move which it says will underpin growth of timber frame.

Finding that feel-good factor
17 December, 2012
A hardwood importer recently summed up 2012 to TTJ as the year that “OK became the new norm”. Trade was better than in the darkest days of recession, but still wasn’t floating anybody’s boats.

Second showing for Fabric First
14 December, 2012
A Fabric First one-day conference and exhibition in February with a programme of in-depth presentations will be supported by 30 technology providers.

Timber frame set for 25% market share
06 December, 2012
Timber frame will account for nearly a quarter of all UK newbuild housing in 2014, according to the latest UK Timber Frame Association report.

Chancellor announces new school building programme
05 December, 2012
The chancellor’s announcement of an extra £1bn to improve schools and build 100 new free schools as part of a £5bn new government capital investment in infrastructure been welcomed by the construction sector.

Framing the future
29 November, 2012
Stewart Milne Timber Systems sees a bright future for timber frame despite the UK’s economic woes. TTJ news editor Steve Powney joined construction press on a visit to the Witney timber frame factory

Trade backs calls for 300,000 new homes a year
23 November, 2012
The timber and timber construction sectors have backed calls from the Future Homes Commission (FHC) for the building of 300,000 new homes a year and for an improvement in new housing design. But there are caveats, including doubts about industry capacity to hit the target.

Preserving quality
12 November, 2012
BASF Wolman’s conference in Sweden gave UK traders a closer look at the Nordic NTR quality scheme for treated timber. Keren Fallwell reports

Pivotal moment
27 October, 2012
ProTimber 2012, which immediately preceded last month’s Timber Expo, was billed as the timber industry summit and a pivotal staging post for the future of the timber sector. Gary Ramsay reports on the busy afternoon debate

UKTFA welcomes housing code review
22 October, 2012
The UK Timber Frame Association has called on the government to work more closely with the construction sector following the formation of a new Housing Standards Review Group and a review of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Frame Wise house showcases timber systems
13 October, 2012
The biggest timber structure on display – Frame Wise’s Show House – was a dynamic hub at the exhibition, showcasing various timber build systems, hosting seminars and networkingforums for buyers.

TTBS benefits from Timber Expo support
03 October, 2012
The Timber Trade Benevolent Society (TTBS) trustees and national president, Dilwyn Howells wish to express their sincere thanks to Loretta Sales and the Timber Expo organising team for their magnificent support of the Society at the recent 2012 event at the Ricoh Arena.

Howarth ceases timber frame production
02 October, 2012
Howarth Timber Engineering’s timber frame factory in Bury St Edmunds has now ceased operations.

Summit unites timber industry leaders
28 September, 2012
A summit uniting timber industry leaders from across the sector kicked-off this year’s Timber Expo.

Timber frame conference focuses on fire safety
21 September, 2012
A major London conference on fire risk solutions for timber structures will feature input from MPs, the insurance industry, the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA), HSE and the fire service.

Foundations for a brighter future
17 September, 2012
UK construction may be some considerable way off peak fitness, but all the evidence still points to a vibrant, vigorous future for the timber building sector.

Timber frame industry to hold innovation showcase
10 September, 2012
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has teamed up with the NHBC and Zero Carbon Hub to hold an Innovation Showcase feauring designer Wayne Hemingway.

Timber Expo: the industry hub
01 September, 2012
The design, structural and sustainability benefits of timber will be explored at Timber Expo where a huge programme of timber-related activity will take place. Event director Loretta Sales reports

Talking points
01 September, 2012
Timber Expo’s Timber Talks programme of seminars will feature more than 100 timber industry experts and personalities, covering everything from government policy to timber products. Gary Ramsay reports

London 2012 – a lasting legacy for timber?
18 August, 2012
Will timber benefit long-term from the success of the Olympic Park, asks Geoff Arnold, managing director of Pinewood Structures