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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Nordic sawmillers post record results but signal caution on autumn market dynamics
Nordic sawmillers have reported some record-breaking financial results in recent weeks but are signalling that some highly uncertain times may lay ahead for markets in the autumn.
Nordic sawmillers have reported some record-breaking financial results in recent weeks but are signalling that some highly uncertain times may lay ahead for markets in the autumn.
International Softwood Conference prepares for Copenhagen event
Registration is now open for the 70th International Softwood Conference (ISC) taking place this year in Copenhagen on October 12-13.
Registration is now open for the 70th International Softwood Conference (ISC) taking place this year in Copenhagen on October 12-13.
West Fraser posts another strong set of results
The world’s largest OSB producer West Fraser has reported another strong set of results, posting adjusted EBITDA of US$762m for Q2.
The world’s largest OSB producer West Fraser has reported another strong set of results, posting adjusted EBITDA of US$762m for Q2.
Egger Group posts exceptional results and announces management changes
Egger Group closed the financial year with sales of €4.23bn, a 37% growth on the previous year, the company said in its latest trading statement.
Egger Group closed the financial year with sales of €4.23bn, a 37% growth on the previous year, the company said in its latest trading statement.
Kirkwood Timber Frame secures £12m of news business in first year
Aberdeenshire-based timber manufacturer, Kirkwood Timber Frame, has secured £12m worth of new business in its first year.
Aberdeenshire-based timber manufacturer, Kirkwood Timber Frame, has secured £12m worth of new business in its first year.
Countryside Partnerships closes new timber frame factory
Despite a stated policy of investing in MMC for its new housing, nationwide housebuilder Countryside Partnerships is shutting its most recently opened timber frame house factory in Leicestershire.
Despite a stated policy of investing in MMC for its new housing, nationwide housebuilder Countryside Partnerships is shutting its most recently opened timber frame house factory in Leicestershire.
Importers and buyers of birch ply warned about circumventing ban on Russian wood
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has warned importers and buyers of birch plywood to ensure they don’t fall foul of sanctions on Russian wood, after it emerged that product containing Russian birch is being traded illegally through alternative trade channels.
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has warned importers and buyers of birch plywood to ensure they don’t fall foul of sanctions on Russian wood, after it emerged that product containing Russian birch is being traded illegally through alternative trade channels.
Paul Sinha to host TTJ Awards 2022
Comedian and quiz show supremo Paul Sinha is this year’s host and guest speaker at the TTJ Awards.
Comedian and quiz show supremo Paul Sinha is this year’s host and guest speaker at the TTJ Awards.
Timber sector can learn from electric vehicle industry’s growth, says TDUK CEO
Members of Timber Development UK (TDUK) braved the high temperatures on Monday to converge on RIBA’s offices in London to hear about the organisation’s latest plans to achieve its stated objective of becoming a one-stop shop in the timber industry for information, technical guidance and training.
Members of Timber Development UK (TDUK) braved the high temperatures on Monday to converge on RIBA’s offices in London to hear about the organisation’s latest plans to achieve its stated objective of becoming a one-stop shop in the timber industry for information, technical guidance and training.
TTJ Softwood Update: Low consumer confidence weighs on softwood market
The solid softwood market is uncharacteristically quiet for this time of year, and buyers are reluctant to commit to volumes on the forward market while prices are under pressure. Most merchants attribute weakened demand to a collapse of confidence in the retail and DIY market.
The solid softwood market is uncharacteristically quiet for this time of year, and buyers are reluctant to commit to volumes on the forward market while prices are under pressure. Most merchants attribute weakened demand to a collapse of confidence in the retail and DIY market.
Deadline extended for TTJ Awards judged categories
The deadline for judged entries for this year’s TTJ Awards has been extended to July 27.
The deadline for judged entries for this year’s TTJ Awards has been extended to July 27.
James Latham reports exceptional annual financial results
UK leading timber products distributor James Latham plc recorded a 54% growth in sales to £385.4m in the financial year ended March 31, 2022, according to its newly announced annual results.
UK leading timber products distributor James Latham plc recorded a 54% growth in sales to £385.4m in the financial year ended March 31, 2022, according to its newly announced annual results.
