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TTJ Awards 2022 ready for launch on Friday
Winners of prominent trader prizes in the longstanding UK wood products industry event the TTJ Awards 2022 will be unveiled shortly after 2pm on Friday.
Strike at US lumber giant
Staff at one of the biggest timber companies in the US walked out on strike on September 13 after the failure of contract negotiations, according to KPTV.
CLC working group signals likely impact of rising energy costs on timber prices
Rising energy costs are likely to affect timber prices in Q4 and Q1 2023, according to the latest statement from the Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group.
Timber company fined £80,000 after work fall
A Devon-based timber company has been fined £80,000 after an employee fell through a stairwell while working on a barn conversion.
Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
TTJ would like to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her remarkable service extending 70 years on the British throne.
Wood Awards announces shortlist for 2022
The Wood Awards 2022 shortlist has been announced, revealing a stunning array of British architecture and product design using wood.
TTJ Awards gearing up for action on September 30
The TTJ Awards 2022 is gearing up for action, with just four weeks until the event at the InterContinental London Park Lane.
Builders’ merchants sales dip recorded in timber, joinery and landscaping in Q2
Q2 sales volumes at UK builders merchants revealed a reverse in timber, joinery and landscaping products.
TTJ update: softwood market remains subdued
UK softwood trading has continued its subdued trend into August with supply far in excess of demand
Beesley & Fildes invests £1.2m in Widnes timber mill
Family-owned builders’ merchant group Beesley & Fildes has invested £1.2m in its timber milling facility in Widnes in response to increase demand for both timber stock items across the company’s branch network and bespoke orders.