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Power Sheds founders named Disruptors of the Year
The founders of Power Sheds, Jack Sutcliffe and Simon Hobson, have been named Disruptors of the Year for the north-west at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
Composite Prime launches training programme
Composite decking and cladding specialist, Composite Prime, has launched a free, online training programme for labouring professionals to become accredited installers of the brand’s decking products.
George McRobbie retires from BSW
George McRobbie is set to retire from his current role as director of BSW on October 7 but will continue to support the Group as a non-executive adviser.
Gina Pack strengthens SCA’s business development
SCA Wood UK has appointed Gina Pack (nee Cox) as business development manager.
TIME Investments acquires Barracks Forest
TIME Investments has acquired one of the UK’s largest privately owned forests, Barracks Forest in Perthshire, Scotland. TIME Investments is a specialist in managing real assets and sustainable investments and this latest acquisition adds to its existing portfolio of forestry investments held within its Inheritance Tax (IHT) service, TIME:Advance. Forestry investments such as Barracks Forest are typically tax-efficient and offer attractive long-term returns to investors.
TRADA to host online Better Timber Buildings conference
Tickets are now on sale for TRADA’s annual Better Timber Buildings conference, which this year is being staged as a digital event.
TIMCON President commends industry response to Brexit
John Dye, president of the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has praised the industry’s work to prepare for the UK’s final exit from the EU at the end of the year.
L&Q selects SMTS timber frame homes for Saxon Reach development
Housing association L&Q is delivering 225 new homes at Saxon Reach in Milton Keynes using off-site manufactured timber frames. All properties at Saxon Reach – ranging from 1 bedroom apartments to 5 bedroom homes – are being constructed using Stewart Milne Timber Frames’ (SMTS) pioneering system, promising a more energy efficient build and significantly lower running costs for new residents.
Kebony chosen for amusement park restoration
One of the longest running amusement parks in the world, Arnolds Park, situated in the Great Lakes region of Iowa, has announced the completion of the central promenade’s ambitious renovation and Kebony modified timber features extensively.
Stewart Milne Homes secures funding for 1,000 new homes
Stewart Milne Homes has secured an additional £13m from Homes England to accelerate the delivery of new homes across a number of its developments in north-west England.