Jennie Ward

Erla Garden Joinery Named Postsaver’s Approved Installer of the Year 2026
by Jennie Ward|10 September 26|Build, Supply
Rot protection specialist Postsaver has chosen Erla Garden Joinery as its Approved Installer of the Year for 2026. Based in Wells, Somerset, the family-run business specialises in garden and landscape carpentry and joinery, creating everything from fencing and decking to summer houses, verandas and bespoke outdoor structures. Erla Garden Joinery...
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SR Timber celebrates EPD for SRT Gold
by Jennie Ward|10 September 26|Build, Supply
SR Timber has received third-party verification of its Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its SRT GOLD BS 5534 graded roofing batten. An EPD is a third-party-verified, standardised document that provides transparent data on a product’s life-cycle environmental impact, including its carbon footprint. It provides customers and partners with clear, reliable...
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UK timber imports remain subdued in H1 2026
by Jennie Ward|07 September 26|Build, Supply
UK timber and panel product imports remained below last year’s levels during the first half of 2026, with weaker softwood and plywood volumes weighing on the market, according to the latest statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK). The combined volume of the UK’s main timber and panel product imports was...
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Arclin Signs UN Global Compact sustainability initiative
by Jennie Ward|07 September 26|Build, Supply, Sustainability
TDUK member Arclin, a leading materials science company, has joined the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Through this commitment, Arclin is reinforcing its longstanding dedication to responsible business practices and pledging support for the Compact’s mission to advance sustainable, inclusive growth. Arclin joins an...
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Darren Jarman joins Structural Timber Association’s Board of Directors
by Jennie Ward|07 September 26|Build, Supply
The Structural Timber Association (STA) has announced that Darren Jarman, Managing Director of Lowfield Timber Frames, is the latest addition to its Board of Directors. With more than 25 years’ experience in the UK timber construction sector, spanning design, technical development, manufacturing and business leadership, Jarman brings a wealth of...
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The Pallet LOOP welcomes Lime Green as its latest manufacturing partner
by Jennie Ward|07 September 26|Build, Supply
Lime Green, a UK manufacturer of lime products and natural insulation systems, has signed up to use The Pallet LOOP's reusable green pallets. The new partnership will see Lime Green move its products onto The Pallet LOOP’s distinctive green pallets, supporting the recovery, repair and reuse of pallets across the...
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Become a Mental Health First Aider
by Jennie Ward|07 September 26|Build, Supply
In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that mental health is a growing part of our daily lives - both at home and in the workplace. The Timber Trade Benevolent Society (TTBS) has been exploring ways to support the people working within our industry. In partnership with MHFA England,...
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National Timber Systems reinforces growth plans with key promotion
by Jennie Ward|29 August 26|Supply
National Timber Systems (NTS) has announced the promotion of Andrew Watters from Divisional Production Manager to Production Director. This latest appointment follows Premier Forest Product’s acquisition of NTS at the start of the year, safeguarding its operations in Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle and Catterick. Andrew brings extensive experience in production operations,...
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Retrofitting wood-fibre insulation for domestic properties
by Jennie Ward|29 August 26|Supply
Wood fibre insulation from TDUK member STEICO, and a diffusion-open EWI Pro render, was chosen to support the low-carbon retrofit ambitions of the owner of a semi-detached house in Northwood in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Furbnow, a specialist in planning home energy improvements, carried out a survey of the...
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Donaldson Timber Systems awarded RoSPA Order of Distinction
by Jennie Ward|19 August 26|Supply
Leading offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Order of Distinction’ by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), demonstrating its commitment to the highest standards in accident prevention. The Order of Distinction honours 17 consecutive years of Donaldson Timber Systems achieving gold...
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