Search Results: 'UKTFA'

From poacher to gamekeeper
20 September, 2017
Andrew Carpenter’s career began in the masonry sector but he now champions structural timber – and still has time to star in a musical or two. Sally Spencer reports

Profile for the pick-up
11 January, 2014
Marketing and promotion in 2013 embraced timber’s environmental credentials, technical strengths and design potential, giving it firm foundations to capitalise on economic upturn, writes Wood for Good director David Hopkins

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

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.

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

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

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.

Fabric first fundamentals
09 March, 2013
To deliver green buildings, the construction industry and its suppliers need new ways of working and thinking, as well as new materials, the latest Fabric First conference heard. Mike Jeffree reports

Timber shows its colours
09 February, 2013
Timber products and building solutions will be out in force at this year’s Ecobuild. Keren Fallwell reports

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.

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

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

Quality treatments
12 November, 2011
The new WPA Benchmark quality scheme enables UK timber treaters to provide assurance that their treatments conform to standards and fitness for purpose. WPA director Steve Young describes the background to the scheme and its key features

Protection hot spots
12 November, 2011
Timber treatment suppliers are enhancing their fire retardants to ensure they offer better protection to timber – and its reputation

Glenalmond first to gain new timber frame fire retardant quality assurance
12 November, 2011

UKTFA spreads the word
15 October, 2011