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Building on solid foundations
22 December, 2014
Wood for Good executive director Dave Hopkins looks back at a year of real progress and forwards to exciting times ahead for the communications campaign

The wood we’ll need in the future
22 December, 2014
The European Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition is making efforts to increase demand for sustainable tropical timber. Iris Tzur, communications manager, explains

A collaborative culture is key
22 December, 2014
Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association, considers how the STA is supporting the government’s Construction 2025 strategy

A sporting chance for success in 2015
22 December, 2014
After an excellent year for the industry, Jonathan Fellingham, managing director at Donaldson Timber Engineering, considers the challenges ahead in 2015

Misconduct at work
22 December, 2014
Jonathan Dale, head of employment at law firm Andrew Jackson, outlines procedures for dealing with misconduct cases

Timber renaissance continues
22 December, 2014
The timber industry is ending 2014 on a high note, says TTJ managing editor Sally Spencer

Climate talks yield new opportunities
19 November, 2014
Dave Hopkins, executive director of Wood for Good, says the EU’s targets for emissions reduction and energy efficiency should be welcomed by the timber industry.

Permit to Treat
19 November, 2014
Promoting product quality and the impending Industrial Emissions Directive are two important issues for the timber treatment sector. Steve Young, director of the Wood Protection Association, explains

The right side of the law
19 November, 2014
Jonathan Dale, head of employment at law firm Andrew Jackson, explains the importance of knowing employment law

Building Teams
19 November, 2014
Staff training is good for business and the industry, says John Newcomb, managing director of the Builders Merchants Federation

Industry recovery on show
19 November, 2014
The timber industry has emerged from the recession with a new energy, says TTJ managing editor Sally Spencer

The message is clear: Build with carbon
15 October, 2014
Dave Hopkins, executive director of Wood for Good, says the UK’s housing needs could be met at the same time as capturing more carbon.

Mind the gap
14 October, 2014
Stuart Douglas, general manager, Mactaggart & Mickel Timber Systems, says the skills gap is becoming increasingly problematic

Investment and Involvement
14 October, 2014
Dougal Driver, chief executive of the Grown in Britain campaign, explains the benefits of investing in British woodlands and forest businesses

Builders need timber training
14 October, 2014
The timber industry’s efforts making value-added products can be lost by poor handling on building sites, says timber consultant Gordon Gresham

TTJ Awards reflect buoyant timber industry
14 October, 2014
This year’s TTJ Awards revealed the timber industry is in positive mood, says TTJ editor Mike Jeffree

Clear view imperatives
26 September, 2014
Dave Hopkins, executive director of Wood for Good, says transparency within supply chains is essential if consumers are to have faith that products are ethically sourced.

Certification adds value
24 September, 2014
T Brewer director Keith Fryer comments on the value certification brings to forests and on the importance of representing timber with one voice

Getting industry back on track
24 September, 2014
Timber Trade Federation head of sustainability Anand Punja calls for consistency of enforcement of the EU Timber Regulation

Future growth relies on unity
18 August, 2014
Dave Hopkins, director, Wood for Good, says timber’s LCA benefits must be articulated to customers.