All articles by Blatha
Unbowed by brexit
Regardless of political and economic uncertainty, some hardwood traders are still budgeting for growth. Mike Jeffree reports
Added assurance for timber building
Developing industry skills and giving customers assurance on quality and performance must be the focus for the timber building sector, says Structural Timber Association chief executive Andrew Carpenter
Brexit and beyond
The uncertainties surrounding Brexit put the onus more than ever on communication between merchant and supplier, says Nigel Buckley Ryan, UK sales director, merchants, Södra
Visible and invisible wood
The invisible wood all around us, in our built environment, is contributing to the climate agenda in several ways, says Dr Morwenna Spear of the BioComposites Centre
A compelling storey
The annual Wood Awards saw Storey’s Field Centre & Eddington Nursery “rise to the top”
Surface area
The Surface Design Show returns to the London Business Design Centre next month
Inspire and Improve
TRADA’s Better Timber Buildings conference created discussion points around how timber-based construction can be improved. Sally Spencer reports
Sowing seedlings for the future
Södra’s traditional co-operative business model continues to deliver growth and innovation – including in the UK. Mike Jeffree reports
Wood for your health!
TTJ’s Wood and Wellness Conference will be an opportunity for wood industry sectors and specifi ers/construction companies to learn more about timber’s potential in the health and well-being megatrend. Stephen Powney reports
A sound specification
When a recording studio asked for a finish that would preserve the acoustic properties of the floor, Bona had the solution