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Stay up to date with the latest Europe updates from the global ttj industryWeak Pound Strengthens UK Chipboard Sector Chipboard producers are positive about the UK market, although the Brexit effect creates some uncertainties. Keren Fallwell reports.
Onside with offsite The UK house building sector finished 2016 on a high and offsite manufacture is in the news. Sally Spencer reports
Time for Technology The W series woodworking technology exhibition has built up momentum over recent shows, with 2016’s W16 event set to be a further step up in size, reports Stephen Powney
Hitting the heights Architects, engineers, construction industry professionals and representatives of the timber supply chain attended the fourth Wood for Good conference series at London’s Canada House at the end of June. Sally Spencer joined them
Onwards and upwards The British-grown timber sector is determined to make the best of the decision to leave the EU. Sally Spencer reports
Flying the flag Demand for British-grown hardwoods is strong. Sally Spencer reports
The “science” of buying and selling Timber pricing has a ‘wood’ science aspect – economics, psychology and sociology all playing a part in the equation. So is the timber trade capable, by application of those sciences, of change for the better? Andrew True, a recently retired trader himself, says yes
Expo extras Timber Expo 2016 has a host of added attractions, from linked UK Construction Week events, to awards, seminars and a beer festival
Diverse designs The wood flooring sector is responding to changes in design trends with some inspiring new products and projects
Forest forward Forest Garden’s British-grown pedigree should be a post-Brexit benefit, but it’s not relying on that alone for success. Sally Spencer reports
A reason for being Architect Peter Wilson’s career has taken him from designing new towns in the Middle East to championing timber as a construction material. Sally Spencer reports
TTBS national golf success at The Belfry Good weather favoured the TTBS National Golf on July 8 , played on the world class PGA National and Brabazon courses at the Belfry, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield
Building growth Timber frame now accounts for 27.4% of the UK newbuild market and the industry is confident it will continue to grow. Keren Fallwell reports
Joiners debate Brexit Joinery companies and suppliers to the sector came together at the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Members’ Day to keep well informed about a host of important topics, writes Stephen Powney
Laser focus Leading roof truss and engineered fl oor systems fabricator Pasquill has been investing in production technology and software to optimise operations, reports Stephen Powney from the company’s Redhill branch
Butterfly takes off A Sunderland roof truss producer is moving into timber frame thanks to newly installed technology
Timber’s seat at the table It goes without saying that timber plays an integral role in the furniture sector and for some manufacturers the love affair runs deep. Sally Spencer reports
Design on veneers Decospan is on a mission to encourage more architects and specifi ers to use wood veneer. Keren Fallwell reports
Wood science - why does it matter? A timber trade staffed across the board with knowledgeable wood professionals is something the whole industry should aspire too, says Wood Technology Society chairman John Park
