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TDUK & Structural Timber Association sign MOU to help develop timber construction market
by TDUK|13 September 23|Policy
Timber Development UK (TDUK) and Structural Timber Association (STA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help grow and develop the timber construction market. Under the terms of the agreement the two parties have agreed to form a partnership in order to collaborate on technical projects to further the...
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Performance figures make encouraging reading for 2023, says latest CPA survey
by TDUK|08 August 23|Supply
The Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey for 2023 Q2 showed a continued split in performance in the construction products manufacturing industry. Heavy side manufacturers’ sales decreased for a fourth consecutive quarter, whereas sales from light side producers registered another quarterly increase, adding to a run of growth...
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Finding paradise in a timber office building
by TDUK|03 August 23|Build, Design
Your first timber project can be a daunting experience. Why did Bywater Properties take the timber route for Paradise SE11 - a 6-storey South London office space? Theo Michell, Co-Founder, Bywater Properties “We acquired the site in 2018 and received planning in early 2020,” explains Theo Michell, co-founder of Bywater...
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Introducing, The Timber Development UK Awards 2023
by TDUK|27 July 23|Design
Recognising excellence. Enter our awards to have your contributions to the timber industry acknowledged at our Annual Dinner. There are many outstanding individuals and companies in our membership, whose names might run under the surface, but whose contributions stand tall. The Timber Development UK Awards have been created to recognise...
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Falls in private housing and rm&i activity drives downgrade in CPA Forecast
by TDUK|24 July 23|Statistics, Supply
With private new housing and repair, maintenance and improvement (rm&i) to see double-digit falls this year, there will be a sharp 7.0% decline in construction output in 2023, according to the CPA's Summer Forecast. Amidst a flatlining UK economy, falling real wages, and mortgage rates now expected to continue rising...
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Beware of scammers in the market
by TDUK|21 July 23|Supply
Amidst high demand and restricted legal supplies of products like Siberian Larch and Birch Plywood, we have been made aware of some scam emails being circulated, with timber being offered from Russia at prices and with lead times too good to be true. Some are even claiming to be able...
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TDUK issues warning over Birch Plywood imports
by TDUK|18 July 23|Supply
TDUK, and previously TTF, has always operated the Responsible Purchasing Policy (RPP) due diligence system to maintain the reputation and integrity of the timber supply chains and timber goods being placed on the UK market via our members. This due diligence is particularly relevant now given the situation with Russia...
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Is mass timber the future of the workplace?
by TDUK|27 June 23|Design
The use of mass timber in the commercial sector has seen a recent flourishing in the UK, with increasing interest from investors. Here, some of the frontrunners in the industry explain why. Occupiers want healthy and sustainable workspaces Alex Dunn, research manager at Cromwell Property Group, has undertaken extensive research...
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DEFRA consultation on FLEGT Regulation in the UK
by TDUK|15 June 23|Build, Supply
Are you trading FLEGT licensed timber in the UK? Do you have suggestions for the UK government on how to raise awareness about FLEGT-licensed timber and reduce burdens on businesses? DEFRA is currently conducting a statutory review on awareness and demand issues relating to FLEGT licensed timber in the UK....
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TTJ awards
Final chance to vote in UK’s TTJ timber industry awards
by TDUK|13 June 23|Build, Supply
Who is going to be crowned this year’s TTJ Awards’ Timber Trader of the Year 2023? Voting in this year’s TTJ Awards – the annual search for the best-performing UK timber industry companies – is now into its final two weeks and will be drawing to a close on June...
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