Search Results: 'UKTFA'

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.

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.

HSE endorses expansion of UKTFA’s Site Safe “approved” product list
26 November, 2012
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has given its endorsement to an expanded list of approved products and systems under the UK Timber Frame Association’s Site Safe Fire Risk Management programme.

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.

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.

Protection technology helps make more of timber
17 September, 2012
Steve Young, director of the Wood Protection Association, outlines latest developments in the wood protection 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.

Howarth Timber Engineering suspended by UKTFA
23 July, 2012
Howarth Timber Engineering has been suspended by the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) for failing to register a Stockport timber frame structure – which was hit by a serious fire during construction - under the association’s SiteSafe scheme.

Demand grows for JJ-Intelliroof
07 July, 2012
Output from James Jones & Sons’ Timber Systems Division in Forres has defied expectations in the first half of the year, largely as a result of the mild winter and encouraging levels of activity from national and regional housebuilders.

OSB vs MgO
09 June, 2012
Concerns about timber frame construction fires have pitched magnesium oxide boards against traditional OSB sheathing. Stephen Powney reports

Offsite mortgages receive qualified welcome
12 May, 2012

Self-build and eco-homes ease timber frame pressure
03 March, 2012
Social housing cuts are hitting timber frame, but other markets offer some relief and suppliers are still optimistic about longer-term prospects

Timber Expo signs new show partners
18 February, 2012

New Part L revision good news for timber frame
04 February, 2012
The latest Part L revision adopts a practical approach to improved energy efficiency, says UK Timber Frame Association chairman Simon Orrells

Solution providers
04 February, 2012
The systems approach to floor, wall and roof solutions continues to gain ground