All articles by Amit Thadani
Amit Thadani
Charlie Luxton to speak at BMF Young Merchants Conference
Charlie Luxton, the architectural designer and TV presenter, will be the keynote speaker at the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) Young Merchant Conference, which takes place on Wednesday October 6, during UK Construction Week at the NEC, Birmingham.
MEDITE SMARTPLY plays key role in COP26 House
MEDITE SMARTPLY is to play a key role in the construction of the COP26 House, a zero carbon, timber frame building built by Beyond Zero Homes. The project will showcase low carbon, circular solutions in building and living during the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow from October 31-November 12.
Roseburg launches no-added formaldehyde MDF
Roseburg Forest Products has launched Armorite Exterior MDF, a no-added formaldehyde MDF panel that resists moisture, rot, decay, and insects (including Formosan termites).
Kirkwood Homes creates new timber frame business
Kirkwood Homes has announced a £2m investment which sees a major expansion of its north-east manufacturing facilities and the creation of a new timber frame business to reflect strong construction industry growth and high demand from the self-build market.
New head office for W Howard Group
W Howard Group has moved into a new head office in Glazebury, Warrington, as part of the next stage of its continuing growth and expansion.
RFS and FC compile woodland resilience report
Climate change and how we prepare our woodlands for an uncertain future is one of the greatest challenges facing woodland owners and all who manage and care for them. Managing for Resilience is a new report developed in partnership between the Royal Forestry Society and Forestry Commission featuring 10 case studies of woodland tackling the task of building in resilience in a variety of different ways.
Major investment helps Duchy Timber increase capacity
Following a surge in demand for its products, a Duchy Timber, part of the Premier Forest Group, has made a significant investment into new machinery at its Lostwithiel site.
BMF commits to zero carbon operations
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has signed up to the SME Climate Commitment and pledged to take action to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
Maria Bellisimo joins Confor as policy officer
Experienced communications and engagement professional Maria Bellisimo has joined Confor as its new policy officer.
dRMM’s Timber Beacon shortlisted for COP26
dRMM has designed a reusable timber pavilion for COP26 – the UN climate change talks to be held in Glasgow in November this year.