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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

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.

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.

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

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

BWF and UKTFA to run Fabric First conference
26 June, 2013
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) joins forces with the UK Timber Frame Association for the Fabric First Conference at the Institution of Structural Engineers in London on July 11.

Keeping the customer satisfied
15 June, 2013
Norbord is focusing on giving its customers what they want in terms of product development. Sally Spencer reports

UKTFA supports TTBS
14 June, 2013
Delegates at the UK Timber Frame Association’s annual general meeting last month donated £1,300 to the Timber Trades' Benevolent Society (TTBS).

UKTFA to rebrand as Structural Timber Association
23 May, 2013
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) is tranforming into a new group to push the case for all uses of timber in construction.

UKTFA rolls out tours
17 May, 2013
The UKTFA is rolling out a series of its RIBA accredited training course and factory tours across the UK.

Marketing on the move
06 April, 2013
There have never been more communication channels for businesses to reach their customers. But which technologies, tools and media are best for targeting your particular market? We asked leading marketing experts working with the timber sector for their steer down the growing array of information and promotional paths available today.

New push into mass market housing
06 April, 2013
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has launched a new offensive aimed at capturing a larger share of the mass housebuilding market in England.

Ecobuild: timber frame on the front foot
23 March, 2013
The UK Timber Frame Association tweeted that it had spent a "brilliant few days at Ecobuild".

Ecobuild: Norbord adds to OSB family
22 March, 2013
Norbord launched four value-added OSB products at Ecobuild, and hinted at more to come.