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Prameela vegi
A tipping point for cedar shingles?
The use of Western red cedar shingles only accounts for about half of one per cent of the total number of installations in the UK’s pitched roofi ng market, according to John Brash & Co Ltd
CTI’s baby steps to giant strides
The support base has grown faster than anticipated, links are being forged with parliament and a strategic plan is in place for the next two years. In short the Confederation of Timber Industries is quickly building on its foundations for developing a strong single voice and clear vision for the whole supply chain, says chief executive
Eco construct
Ecobuild, the UK’s largest show dedicated to sustainable construction and energy, returns in March with an increased and in-depth focus on the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities
Uncertain times but some things shouldn’t change
With the UK’s vote on whether to stay in the EU looming closer, director general of the Wood Panel Industries Federation Alastair Kerr says much of Europe’s infl uence in standards and regulations could be viewed as being a good thing
Raising up an army
New leader of the UK Timber Trade Federation (TTF) David Hopkins want to mobilise the ranks of the timber industry to more effectively grow the market for wood. He talked to Stephen Powney
No records broken but budgets met
The UK hardwood sector may be dealing with numerous issues besides buying and selling timber, but reports business as relatively stable through 2015. Mike Jeffree reports
Tackling skills shortages
The Confederation of Timber Industries has joined with Proskills to conduct what is billed as the largest-ever skills survey in the timber sector, says Dirk Vennix, CTI chief executive
Baltic mills look for improvements
Export market conditions for Baltic sawmillers were challenging in 2015 but they are hoping for improvements this year. Stephen Powney reports
Big investments
Investments don’t get a lot bigger in the timber trade than the £95m Norbord has just committed to with its Inverness plant.
Celtic phoenix rises
Ireland’s economy is growing but for the country’s sawmills, the UK remains their focus. Keren Fallwell reports