Good Wood Business 8 Issue

Good Wood Business 8 Issue
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build, Supply
Whichever type of construction product we sell, we want our customers to be safe, either in using the product or living with it long-term, incorporated in a building. Several workstreams across the construction sector are working towards the goal of building safety. The first, the Code for Construction Product Information...
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Low-carbon future
Growing Our Low-Carbon Future – Time For Timber
by TDUK|21 September 21|Policy, Sustainability
This policy paper, prepared for COP26, sets out the case for how we can make greater use of wood to transform our built environment, which currently is responsible for approximately 40% of global energy related CO2 emissions.
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Joined-Up Business 4 Issue
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build, Supply
Wood shortages have characterised the first half of 2021 and the supply situation is set to remain tight for the rest of the year across all product categories, from softwoods to hardwoods and panel products.
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Joined-Up Business 6 Issue
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build, Supply
There's a real buzz around the timber market as we enter 2022 and, as the world continues to open up after a challenging 18 months, it's time for us all to come together to drive our industry forward.
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Joined-Up Business 7 Issue
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build, Supply
Three months on, much has changed for the industry. Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine likely means that timber supplies will remain tight for the rest of the year, and this, along with the rising costs of fuel, shipping and energy, will keep prices high for at least as long. It...
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Flame Retardant Treated Wood Specification Check-list
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build
To assist specifiers in exercising due diligence, this publication provides a step by step guide to ensuring that flame retardant treatments for wood-based materials are fit for purpose.
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