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Trade supply relationships more important than ever after Ukraine conflict threatens stability
No sooner had Covid-19 restrictions dropped then war breaks out in eastern Europe.
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No sooner had Covid-19 restrictions dropped then war breaks out in eastern Europe.
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A question of confidence
As I write this, England was preparing once again to go into another lockdown, albeit a shorter one.
As I write this, England was preparing once again to go into another lockdown, albeit a shorter one.
Backing the low carbon campaign
Timber products have such a great story to tell.
Timber products have such a great story to tell.
Fire issue remains hot topic
The issue of fire and timber has been in the news again recently.
The issue of fire and timber has been in the news again recently.
Industry consolidation set to continue
A flurry of takeovers has happened in recent weeks.
A flurry of takeovers has happened in recent weeks.
Bringing china on board the illegal trade battle
An EU-Chinese forum holds huge promise for the global battle against illegal timber, writes TTJ consultant editor Mike Jeffree
An EU-Chinese forum holds huge promise for the global battle against illegal timber, writes TTJ consultant editor Mike Jeffree
Voters at the ready!
Voting for the TTJ Awards is now under way.
Voting for the TTJ Awards is now under way.
A numbers game
Watching a magician perform at the North West Timber Trade Association annual dinner in Liverpool recently reminded me of the Brexit conundrum still facing the UK (in late March).
Watching a magician perform at the North West Timber Trade Association annual dinner in Liverpool recently reminded me of the Brexit conundrum still facing the UK (in late March).
WPC is now PC for timber sector
New product and market opportunities should be high on every company’s priorities.
New product and market opportunities should be high on every company’s priorities.
Planning for Brexit
Without too much emphasis on the B-word, companies across the sector are clearly gearing themselves up should there be a no-deal Brexit.
Without too much emphasis on the B-word, companies across the sector are clearly gearing themselves up should there be a no-deal Brexit.
Wood and Wellness
We are being bombarded these days by media messages about the need to get fit and eat healthily.
We are being bombarded these days by media messages about the need to get fit and eat healthily.
Reaching for the crystal ball
I know it’s probably an age thing (my default attribution of blame mechanism) but time seems to be slipping past at a rate of knots. Working on a monthly magazine means that often, in my head at least, I’m a month ahead of the actual date.
I know it’s probably an age thing (my default attribution of blame mechanism) but time seems to be slipping past at a rate of knots. Working on a monthly magazine means that often, in my head at least, I’m a month ahead of the actual date.
Milan and Nantes shows punch weight
Nantes and Milan are key places in the European timber industry calendar this year.
Nantes and Milan are key places in the European timber industry calendar this year.
Tightening of fire regulations loom
There has been a lot of talk in the timber industry about the potential knock-on effects of the Hackitt Review into the Grenfell fire.
There has been a lot of talk in the timber industry about the potential knock-on effects of the Hackitt Review into the Grenfell fire.
Seeing Red
On the front page of this issue is one of the most striking recent applications of timber I can remember. It is in the City of London at the new HQ of Bloomberg and was designed by renowned architects Foster and Partners.
On the front page of this issue is one of the most striking recent applications of timber I can remember. It is in the City of London at the new HQ of Bloomberg and was designed by renowned architects Foster and Partners.
Greenpeace signals new direction on certification
When Greenpeace International became one of the founding members of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) back in 1993 it was a landmark moment.
When Greenpeace International became one of the founding members of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) back in 1993 it was a landmark moment.
Supply remains big issue
When there is an issue in the timber trade that keeps dominating trade talk it’s hard to focus on other things. This is what is happening with the supply and pricing challenge currently facing the sector.
When there is an issue in the timber trade that keeps dominating trade talk it’s hard to focus on other things. This is what is happening with the supply and pricing challenge currently facing the sector.
Timber supply continuity is a growing issue
As we enter the new year, trade talk about potential timber supply issues and rising prices continue to feature.
As we enter the new year, trade talk about potential timber supply issues and rising prices continue to feature.
New year prospects
Soon, most of us will be on Christmas holidays – which often seem like a few days of calm wedged between the busyness of life.
Soon, most of us will be on Christmas holidays – which often seem like a few days of calm wedged between the busyness of life.
Putting timber on the map
On the front cover of this issue is the timber-resplendent Hastings Pier, a worthy winner of this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize – UK architecture’s highest award. It really is a fantastic project and is great advert for the use of timber.
On the front cover of this issue is the timber-resplendent Hastings Pier, a worthy winner of this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize – UK architecture’s highest award. It really is a fantastic project and is great advert for the use of timber.
