Features Archive
Archive of features from the global ttj industryFeatures By Date
November 2021
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Timber and joinery stay strong
The latest BMBI stats show that timber and joinery fuelled builders’ merchants’ sales growth in July
October 2021
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Softwood … respect!
The market should learn to appreciate the value of softwood, says John Park
Termite terminators
The BRE’s Dr Ed Suttie and ANH Consultancy’s Dr Rob Verkerk explain why it’s important to raise awareness of the threat of termites in the UK
Putting people at the centre
Salvamac has enjoyed another positive year
Teams triumph in housing challenge
Tabitha Binding, university and regional engagement manager for TTF and TRADA explains how this year’s University Design Challenge went online for the first time
Back to business
Some of Luke Hughes Furniture’s projects have been on hold during the pandemic, but commissions are flowing again. Sally Spencer reports
British Furniture bounces back
Raw materials supply and rising costs are a cause for concern in UK furniture making, but the sector is in positive mood, according to trade body British Furniture Manufacturers
From cuts to super-hot demand
It’s been a time of uncertainty and market stress, but the Swedish sawn timber sector has come through robustly and its outlook is positive, writes Swedish Forest Industries market expert, wood products Christian Nielsen
Haulage and terminal space remain hot ports topics
Many timber ports have been at maximum capacity during a period of high demand for timber, with haulage availability proving a big issue for onward distribution of goods. Stephen Powney speaks to Scotline managing director Peter Millatt
Taking the factory to the forest
Architect and managing director of Timber Design Initiatives Ltd, Peter Wilson, looks at taking offsite manufacture onsite in order to ‘Build Back Rural’
Coppice construction
George Fereday, associate teaching professor and technology co-ordinator for materials for manufacture and fabrication at the School of Art, Architecture and Design at the London Metropolitan University, describes the HomeGrownHouse project
Look, think and support local
Grown in Britain continues to explore new and innovative ways to add value to home-grown timber
Demanding times
British-grown timber is in great demand and sawmills are rising to the challenge. Sally Spencer reports
US dip eases supply pressure
Pressure has eased slightly on plywood and OSB but the trade will have to wait until the autumn to see whether it’s a seasonal blip or a more sustained change. Keren Fallwell reports
Chipboard supply challenges remain
Chipboard demand continues to outstrip supply and now producers’ raw materials running short could tip the balance further. Keren Fallwell reports
Pallet makers prosper despite supply pressures
Raw material supply constraints and unprecedented price hikes are making pallet production a high pressure business, but the industry outlook is positive. Mike Jeffree reports
Fencing producers contend with feeding frenzy
Fencing manufacturers and their sawmiller suppliers now see some cooling in the market, but it’s been a frantic 14 months trying to satisfy surging demand. Mike Jeffree reports
September 2021
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Winning ways
A look back at the role wood science qualifications have played in the success of winners of the TTJ Career Development Award
Imports continue steep rise
Latest TTF stats show imports are still up on last year, but growth rates are expected to normalise
Timber and joinery out in front
BMBI stats reveal timber and joinery sales enjoyed another month of strong growth
