Search Results: 'Wood for Good'

A miracle technology?
28 December, 2013
BM TRADA’s Peter Kaczmar examines the case for microporous paints and asks: does it hold water?

Warm coating
28 December, 2013
Thermally-modified timber is now established on the UK market, so it’s important to understand how to optimise coatings systems. Neil Summers of Timber Dimension reports.

Timber in the mainstream
02 December, 2013
Bishop Edward King Chapel won top honours in this year’s Wood Awards – and there was plenty more that earned the judges’ praise. Keren Fallwell reports

Anglo-German trade ties strengthen
02 December, 2013
A shift in the market has made the UK a more attractive destination for German softwood products. Stephen Powney reports

Going for growth
16 November, 2013
Steve Gee, managing director of the manufacturing division at Close Brothers Asset Finance, explains how the Regional Growth Fund can help timber businesses maximise their potential.

Big challenges, bold steps
16 November, 2013
The AHEC European Convention highlighted the range of initiatives under way to make maximum use of the abundant US hardwood resource. Mike Jeffree reports

Great Scot-line
02 November, 2013
Timber liner and terminal operator Scotline has developed a strong presence in south-east England. Stephen Powney visits its Rochester operation.

Lifestyle changes boost decking
19 October, 2013
The decking market is in good health and better news from the construction sector, plus lifestyle changes, are fuelling optimism. Sally Spencer reports.

Back to the future
19 October, 2013
Tough decisions have been taken at Timbmet, but its turnaround specialist CEO says one of the big names of UK timber is back on track. Mike Jeffree reports.

Protecting timber’s name
19 October, 2013
How treated timber can enhance timber’s reputation was the focus for this year’s BASF Wolman conference. Keren Fallwell reports

United we build
19 October, 2013
Leadership, collaboration and skills are key to capitalising on the UK government’s Construction Strategy 2025, the audience at this year’s ProTimber Summit heard. Mike Jeffree 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

Great expectations
05 October, 2013
Improved construction activity has helped boost the health of the UK timber frame sector. Stephen Powney reports

Timber Expo: Framewise adds solid timber build solution
05 October, 2013
Framewise had what it billed as one of the key product launches of Timber Expo – its new Wise Wall L CLT-alternative solid timber build system.

Timber Expo: Eacom commits to UK
05 October, 2013
Canadian company Eacom Timber Corp was at Timber Expo to emphasise its UK presence .

Timber Expo: Sansin’s coat of colours
05 October, 2013
Silva Timber, which stocks the Canadian wood coating Sansin, was also on the Ontario stand.

Timber Expo: CP Timber makes debut
05 October, 2013
CP Timber’s presence was not just the first time it had exhibited at Timber Expo, but the first time at any show.

Fire focus cools
21 September, 2013
Builders are increasingly turning to site safety to reduce the risk of a fire. Robin Meade reports.

Restoring confidence
21 September, 2013
The market for wood preservatives has improved and manufacturers are beefing up their products’ performance credentials. 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.