Search Results: 'UKTFA'

CSCS backs UKTFA training
15 November, 2007

Timber frame industry suffers fire setback
18 August, 2007

Timber frame's flood performance defended
21 July, 2007

UKTFA launches code for quieter floors
02 July, 2007
A code of practice designed to give architects, designers and other timber specifiers guidance on the correct use of engineered wood products in flooring applications has been published by the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA).

Concrete industry ends ad
24 June, 2007
The Precast Flooring Federation (PFF) has stopped running a controversial advert in Building magazine featuring a timber frame fire.

UKTFA and wood for good join forces on timber frame
24 June, 2007
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) and wood for good are to join forces to further promote the timber frame construction market.

UKTFA tackles fire risk
31 May, 2007
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has appointed a specialist consultant to advise it on matters relating to fire safety during the construction phase of timber buildings.

UKTFA to report "scaremongering" concrete advert to ASA
26 May, 2007
An advert placed in Building magazine by the Precast Flooring Federation (PFF) which implies timber frame construction is a fire risk, is to be reported to the Advertising Standards Authority by the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA).

Scottish timber trade to get UKTFA treatment
04 May, 2007
Scottish timber firms are to receive a wealth of advice and information during May, as the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) gets set to host a free networking event and a series of weekly seminars across the country.

Timber frame on the up in Scotland
03 May, 2007
Timber frame construction has continued to grow in popularity in Scotland, with the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) reporting that the industry has seen a significant growth in its market share in recent years.

Timber frame takes 20% market share
25 April, 2007
Timber frame construction accounted for more than 20% of all new housing built in 2006, figures from the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) have revealed.

Timber industry acting on fire issues
16 April, 2007
Products and practices are being developed to help the UK timber industry offset the negative press generated by recent fires involving timber frame construction, the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has said.

Budget sees mixed blessing for small companies
22 March, 2007
Money released in yesterday's budget to help fight deforestation in Africa has been welcomed by the timber sector but concerns remain about the effects of raising corporation tax on smaller businesses.

Quality scheme targets timber frame suppliers
14 March, 2007
The UK Timber Frame Association has launched a quality assurance scheme for suppliers to the timber frame industry.

UKTFA sees opportunities in Carbon Challenge
13 February, 2007
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) believes timber frame manufacturers could be inundated with calls following the launch of a government competition challenging housebuilders to come up with proposals for zero carbon developments.

Offsite construction comes under the microscope
08 February, 2007
Developments in offsite construction will come under the spotlight in a new conference and exhibition taking place at the Dunblane Hydro, Scotland.

UKTFA aims to woo Futurebuild visitors
30 January, 2007
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) is promising an interactive experience when it unveils its stand at the Futurebuild exhibition.