Jennie Ward

Avoid misleading words and phrases when promoting products
by Jennie Ward|25 May 23|Supply
The Code for Construction Product Information is continuing its quest to make sure all product information released to the market is clear, accurate and unambiguous. Do you know the common words and phrases you should be avoiding? The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) is built around five 'acid tests'...
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supply chain risks
Remain vigilant against illegal conflict timber imports
by Jennie Ward|25 May 23|Supply
Timber Development UK is warning members to remain on high alert for illegal imports of conflict timber from Russia and Belarus, amid reports that Russian birch plywood is still being exported to the market via third-party countries. New reports suggest that Russian birch plywood and other conflict timbers are being...
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Softwood imports
Performance figures make encouraging reading for 2023, says latest CPA survey
by Jennie Ward|22 May 23|Supply
Surveys from across the construction supply chain show a more encouraging performance in the first quarter of 2023 after an uncertain end to 2022, according to the latest Construction Trade Survey from the Construction Products Association (CPA).  However, the CPA notes this rise is from a low point and net...
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constructing fire safe timber buildings
Constructing fire-safe timber buildings
by Jennie Ward|22 May 23|Design, Supply
Fire safety is of critical importance to the timber supply chain. Now, a new website is bringing comprehensive fire safety guidance together in one place for anyone building with timber. The timber industry has launched a comprehensive new fire safety website: Fire Safety. Wood in Construction. The site has been...
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timber industry
2023: The timber industry speaks out
by Jennie Ward|19 May 23|Supply
We asked timber industry suppliers what they thought were the key topics and issues we would all face in 2023. Here’s what they said. Reasons to be cheerful James Scott Managing Director, Scotts Timber Engineering "Many commentators have sounded warnings about the new homes market in 2023 but here at...
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TDUK: Delivering more for your membership
by Jennie Ward|17 May 23|Supply
TDUK helps you access an unrivalled network of suppliers, merchants, tradespeople, customers and peers. Timber Development UK breaks down industry barriers and gives all members access to more resources than TTF and TRADA combined: Comprehensive timber knowledge library:  Our library has hundreds of resources, including technical papers, research summaries, books,...
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Softwood demand grows
Softwoods start 2023 on a high
by Jennie Ward|16 May 23|Supply
The softwood category started 2023 on a high, with volumes up 12% compared to January 2022, according to the latest Timber Development UK statistics. The latest softwood import figures suggest that normality may finally be returning to the market after a challenging few years, according to TDUK’s Head of Technical...
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net zero
Quick wins on the road to net zero
by Jennie Ward|12 May 23|Supply
Following the release of the Timber Industry Net Zero Roadmap, we take a look at some of the initiatives timber suppliers are already putting in place to lower their carbon emissions. The Timber Industry Net Zero Roadmap was created to establish a clear route for the timber industry to achieve...
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economic forecast
CPA delves into Spring Economic Forecast
by Jennie Ward|11 May 23|Statistics, Supply
In a recent webinar, economics expert Professor Noble Francis went behind the headline statistics to discuss the latest CPA Spring Economic Forecast in more detail. Here, we reveal what he believes lies ahead for the construction supply chain. Construction output is set to contract by 6.4% during 2023, according to...
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electric timber trucks
James Jones to trial electric timber trucks
by Jennie Ward|11 May 23|Supply, Sustainability
TDUK member James Jones & Sons is playing its part in lowering the industry's carbon emissions with a new trial of electric timber trucks. The company is partnering with Volvo, along with Scotlog Haulage, in a three-year trial of electric timber trucks, funded by Scottish Forestry. Scottish Forestry has awarded £452,000...
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