All articles by Prameela vegi
Prameela vegi
Keith Fryer is director of T Brewer
Funerals are, inevitably, a time for thought and reflection: Nobody ever wanted “I wish I’d spent more time at the office” on their headstone’ is probably a popular sentiment and, of course, the regret at giving too much time to work and never enough to family.
Finance and housing starts subdue joinery mood
Government measures to improve the housing market have had little benefit for joiners. Keren Fallwell reports
Construction output remains flat
Construction activity is still low but the outlook has improved. Peter Varley reports
Rewarding innovation
As part of their core desire to encourage innovation across the timber industry, Timber Expo and TRADA have teamed up to sponsor the new TTJ Timber Innovation Award in this year’s TTJ Awards. TRADA membership & marketing manager Rupert Scott reports
Leading by example
Business leaders often inspire their young people. Three managing directors who’ve produced TTJ Career Development Award winners relate their own career experiences and give advice to this year’s entrants. Camilla Hair of TTJ Career Development Award sponsor SCA Timber Supply reports
At the finishing line
Andy Ransom, purchasing manager for panel products at International Decorative Surfaces, shares his views on the latest design and product innovations for this sector
OSB vs MgO
Concerns about timber frame construction fires have pitched magnesium oxide boards against traditional OSB sheathing. Stephen Powney reports
Kebony modified wood wins innovation prize
Modified wood producer Kebony has won a Best Innovation prize at one of the UK’s highest profile business awards.