Skills Action Plan

by Edinburgh Napier University|08 March 2321 March 23|Education

The Timber Skills Action plan provides an industry-agreed breakdown of the skills and knowledge required for building with timber.

Designing Timber | Issue 02

by TDUK|13 February 2315 February 23|Build, Design

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) bulletin

by Guest Author|10 January 2306 February 23|Build, Design

The European LVL industry (Metsä Wood, Pollmeier Massivholz GmbH & Co. KG, STEICO SE and Stora Enso) has decided to launch LVL strength classes. This bulletin introduces the classes along with other product and design provisions not yet covered in the respective standards.

This European LVL Handbook serves as a guide for architects, structural engineers, technical wholesalers, off-site element manufacturers, contractors, carpenters and other construction professionals, and as an educational resource.

LVL Handbook Europe

by Guest Author|10 January 2306 February 23|Build, Design

This European LVL Handbook serves as a guide for architects, structural engineers, technical wholesalers, off-site element manufacturers, contractors, carpenters and other construction professionals, and as an educational resource. The handbook has been prepared by the Federation of the Finnish Woodworking Industries during 2018-19.

Timber Decking Handbook 2022

by TDUK|26 October 2220 February 23|Build, Design

This handbook aims to provide definitive guidance, as well as design inspiration, in a clear and easy to follow format. If some of the terms used are unfamiliar then the Glossary at the back of the handbook is a handy reference. The publication aligns with British Standards where applicable, making...

National Structural Timber Specification for Building Construction

by TDUK|10 September 2210 November 22|Build

Timber design and specification need no longer demand such a ‘special’ approach. Yet timber is a uniquely renewable product and its properties and characteristics require understanding and respect in order to meet clients’ aspirations.

Contemporary non-metallic timber connections

by TRADA|06 September 2213 October 22|Design

This research summary is an update of original research work currently being undertaken by the University of Bath's Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, highlighting the need for non metallic connection methods applicable to mainstream timber structures and suitable for on-site construction.