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Hereford based NMITE plans to develop Centre for Advanced Timber Technology
New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) was inaugurated in 2018 and is focussed specifically on technology and engineering.
Swan is latest housing developer to drop CLT for high-rise due to post-Grenfell legislation.
Following the recent announcement by L&G, Swan have joined the list of developers evaluating concrete and steel alternative for residential units over 18m.
National Timber Group makes significant Scottish investment doubling size of Grangemouth site
The group’s processing plant in Forth Valley now totals six acres and becomes the main production site in Scotland. The expansion includes the construction a 21,500ft2 storage facility, enabling the company to increase the level of stock it can store on-site.
Taylor Wimpey reports steady results and good medium term prospects
The national housebuilder reported that despite challenging conditions in London and the South East the market remained stable elsewhere. Overall sales for 2019 were ‘in line with expectations’ with 15,719 units completed, a 5% year-on-year increase, with an average selling price of £269k.
L&G opts for steel and concrete for apartment building programme
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) home manufacturer Legal & General (L&G) has decided to use steel and concrete for its multi-storey apartments construction programme.
Becker to offer solid wood furniture components
From 2020 the world’s largest producer of individual, ready-to-install moulded wood components, Becker, will also have solid wood in its portfolio for the first time.
RICS predict static house sales
The RICS Housing Forecast 2020 predicts the apparent certainty with Brexit following the election will do little to invigorate the housing market alone and will require government action as a priority.
LVL panel connection method wins open source wood challenge
Metsä Wood’s Open Source Wood initiative announced a competition to find clever ways to connect large LVL panels. The winning idea was designed by Nazar Shklianka, an architect from Ukraine.
Snows Timber asset sale goes ahead
Assets, machinery, plant and vehicles have all been put up for auction today (Wednesday January 8th) in over 130 lots via Hilco Industrial.
Kronospan adds plywood to product portfolio
Kronospan has announced that it has commenced plywood production at its Smorgon plant in Belarus.