All articles by Prameela vegi
Prameela vegi
Great expectations
Improved construction activity has helped boost the health of the UK timber frame sector. Stephen Powney reports
Landmark glulam project starts in Docklands
One of the UK’s largest glulam contracts is causing a stir at Canary Wharf, as the first of nearly 1,500 beams for the gridshell roof covering the park and retail premises above the new Crossrail station are installed.
Grown in Britain buzz is building
The stunning trophies presented to the winners at last week’s buoyant, buzzing TTJ Awards were sharp and modern. Appropriately so, as they showcased timber at the leading edge. They were made in a combination of ultra-durable modified Accoya and its MDF equivalent, Medite Tricoya. This, as our clearly impressed trophy sculptor Ray Winder pointed out, meant they would keep their futuristic looks even if winners left them outdoors as a garden feature.
Why tulipwood CLT?
The Endless Stair sculpture outside Tate Modern is causing quite a stir. David Venables, AHEC’s European director, explains the aims behind it
Industry sum is greater than its parts
The industry should pull together to actively promote timber, says Liz Richards, marketing director at Timbmet
Firming demand hints at market recovery
The chipboard sector is hopeful that recent improving demand is a sign of a sustained recovery. Ian Martin reports
TTJ Awards 2013 – The Winners
Chris Sutton of James Latham displays the 2013 TTJ Timber Trader of the Year Award, announced by guest speaker Huw Edwards. This year’s Awards, held at The Savoy in London, were enjoyed by around 330 guests from across the timber and related industries. They finished the day with post-Awards drinks at the Coal Hole pub, sponsored by Snows Timber. Accsys Technologies and Coillte Panel Products supplied the trophies while English Woodlands Timber supplied the table centres.
Industry sum is greater than its parts
The industry should pull together to actively promote timber, says Liz Richards, marketing director at Timbmet
Why tulipwood CLT?
The Endless Stair sculpture outside Tate Modern is causing quite a stir. David Venables, AHEC’s European director, explains the aims behind it
Timber trade celebrates opening of £800,000 woodland centre
The UK timber trade has been instrumental in its support of an £800,000 woodland centre in Essex which officially opened last Saturday with an estimated 1,400 people in attendance.