Search Results: 'UK Timber Frame Association'

Stirling duo bow out after 77 years
04 December, 2019
David and Dorothy Sulman, who will be well known to many in the timber trade, have recently announced their retirement from the Confederation of Forest Industries (Confor), on December 31, after combined service in the timber trade of 77 years.

Panel futures
26 November, 2019
A special 30th anniversary for the BioComposites Centre was the background for this year’s International Panel Products Symposium in Wales. Stephen Powney shares some highlights

Showcasing the perfect solution
18 September, 2019
Timber will be taking to the floor at UK Construction Week at the NEC in October

The combustibles catch-all
26 August, 2019
Following the government’s decision last December to restrict the use of combustible materials in the external walls of new buildings over 18m tall, Jeremy English, sales director at Södra Wood Ltd, considers the impact of the legislation and the immediate and longer-term implications to the construction sector

Rewarding timber building growth
21 August, 2019
Engineered timber and structural timber systems have been recognised for several years at the TTJ Awards, but this year two project categories have been launched to recognise the fantastic work being done with structural wood in public/commercial and private residential projects

Material interest
21 August, 2019
Structural timber is becoming the material of increasing interest as the UK government seeks to address the housing shortage. Sally Spencer spoke to the STA’s Andrew Carpenter

Glulam takes centre stage
21 August, 2019
The refurbishment of the Bristol Old Vic features Douglas fir glulam from Piveteaubois. Mike Jeffree reports

The solution to Britain’s housing crisis
21 August, 2019
David Hopkins, director Confederation of Timber Industries highlights the work of the APPG for the Timber Industries

The solution to Britain’s housing crisis
21 August, 2019
David Hopkins, director Confederation of Timber Industries highlights the work of the APPG for the Timber Industries

French invest in yield & quality
29 July, 2019
Capital spending at French softwood and hardwood mills underlines their optimism, Mike Jeffree reports

Building for the future
23 April, 2019
Futurebuild was quiet but still productive. Sally Spencer reports

Gardeners’ question time
21 March, 2019
Sally Spencer asks garden product manufacturers how the sector is performing and what we can expect for the 2019 season

Added assurance for timber building
12 February, 2019
Developing industry skills and giving customers assurance on quality and performance must be the focus for the timber building sector, says Structural Timber Association chief executive Andrew Carpenter

Added assurance for timber building
12 February, 2019
Developing industry skills and giving customers assurance on quality and performance must be the focus for the timber building sector, says Structural Timber Association chief executive Andrew Carpenter

Sowing seedlings for the future
16 January, 2019
Södra’s traditional co-operative business model continues to deliver growth and innovation – including in the UK. Mike Jeffree reports