Search Results: 'UK Timber Frame Association'

Softwood shows a sense of collective optimism
02 November, 2013
The International Softwood Conference in Edinburgh found the sector upbeat about medium to longterm prospects. Mike Jeffree reports.

STA rolls out timber frame tours for housebuilders
17 October, 2013
The Structural Timber Association (STA) is rolling out a series of tours at UK timber frame house manufacturers from November 12-December 10 to show housebuilders how they can capitalise on the build method in light of block shortages.

Next generation wises up
05 October, 2013
The next generation of Frame Wise’s Wise Wall closed panel timber frame system has just been launched – and there will be more to come. Robin Meade reports

Widening horizons
05 October, 2013
Lawrence Young, chairman of the Structural Timber Association, explains the rationale behind the rebranding of the predecessor organisation, the UK Timber Frame Association

Great expectations
05 October, 2013
Improved construction activity has helped boost the health of the UK timber frame sector. Stephen Powney reports

A good year for TTBS
05 October, 2013
There have been some positive developments for the TTBS this year. General manager Ivan Savage explains

Building a bold new strategy
05 October, 2013
Speakers at the Structural Timber Association (STA) launch events last week provided a “do the math” moment.

STA planted in fertile soil
05 October, 2013
The time is right for a trade body embracing all aspects of timber building, say the new Structural Timber Association and its backers. Mike Jeffree reports

STA launches and calls for increase in timber construction
25 September, 2013
The Structural Timber Association (STA), launched at Timber Expo in Birmingham yesterday, has called on the UK housebuilding industry to increase timber construction to 30% of all new homes.

Fire focus cools
21 September, 2013
Builders are increasingly turning to site safety to reduce the risk of a fire. Robin Meade reports.

Restoring confidence
21 September, 2013
The market for wood preservatives has improved and manufacturers are beefing up their products’ performance credentials. Robin Meade reports

Timber trade celebrates opening of £800,000 woodland centre
11 September, 2013
The UK timber trade has been instrumental in its support of an £800,000 woodland centre in Essex which officially opened last Saturday with an estimated 1,400 people in attendance.

Identity parade
07 September, 2013
Timber Expo is marking a milestone for the UKTFA this year, as it signals the launch of the Structural Timber Association. Chairman Lawrence Young explains.

Step up for a show of unity
07 September, 2013
A team of Swiss engineers is currently putting together a spectacular, 7.7m-high cross-laminated US tulipwood structure outside London's world-renowned Tate Modern gallery. Comprising a series of interlocking flights of stairs, it forms part of the London Design Festival and is the American Hardwood Export Council's (AHEC) latest dramatic showpiece project at the annual event to promote the potential of US hardwoods.

Part L changes good for timber frame and joinery manufacturers
10 August, 2013
Reforms to the Building Regulations that deal with energy efficiency – Part L – have been broadly welcomed by the timber construction industry.

Demand improves but margins remain tight
10 August, 2013
The timber frame market is picking up but competition is still tough. Ian Martin reports.

The future is bright for timber frame
10 August, 2013
There are some good news stories for construction, and timber frame in particular, says Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the UK Timber Frame Association

The future is bright for timber frame
10 August, 2013
There are some good news stories for construction, and timber frame in particular, says Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the UK Timber Frame Association

Engineered wood specialist backs Napier scholarships
09 August, 2013
KLH UK, the cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturer and construction specialist, has become the 14th company or organisation to back the new MSc Timber Engineering scholarship programme at Edinburgh Napier University.

On their marks for CPR
13 July, 2013
Under the new Construction Products Regulation,which came into force on July 1, CE marking became a legal requirement for certain timber products. Here, the TTF, the UKTFA, the BWF and Metsä Wood outline their advice to their members and customers