Education

designTimber 2026 webinar series wrap-up
by Bryony Bodimeade|19 August 26|Design, Education
Running from February to August, the now-concluded 2026 series of designTimber webinars explored the opportunities and challenges of designing and building with timber across a diverse range of projects and settings. Across the series, the seven webinars – delivered by the architects, structural engineers, specialist timber subcontractors, clients and fabricators...
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designTimber returns with a new 2026 series of award-winning timber case studies
by Bryony Bodimeade|15 December 25|Design, Education
designTimber is a monthly lunchtime webinar series in which leading architects, engineers and timber specialists deliver in-depth presentations on their award-winning timber buildings. Organised by Timber Development UK, these free online talks provide valuable continuous professional development (CPD) learning for designers and specifiers. Running from February to September, the new...
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CITB awards £430k impact funding to accelerate low-carbon timber construction
by Liam Macandrew|20 November 25|Education
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has awarded £430k from its flagship Industry Impact Fund to develop a comprehensive industry training program to accelerate timber construction in the UK. The funding will be used to develop training content and courses for improved pathways for those entering the construction industry as...
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Sourcing Timber Responsibly | New course available on Wood Campus
by Liam Macandrew|24 October 25|Education
To harness the full environmental benefits of timber as a sustainable building material, it is essential that all timber products are responsibly sourced. Knowledge is a crucial element to making this a reality. To enhance confidence and competence around responsible sourcing in the UK, TDUK has launched a new online...
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NWTTA launches annual student prize for the Use of Timber in Architecture
by Jennie Ward|01 October 25|Build, Design, Education
The North West Timber Trade Association (NWTTA), in collaboration with the Liverpool School of Architecture (LSA), is proud to launch the 2026 Annual Student Prize for the Use of Timber in Architecture. This annual competition is open to architecture students across participating institutions and aims to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and...
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Timber Development UK launches Wood Campus: a new online school for timber products
by Liam Macandrew|22 September 25|Education, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has today launched Wood Campus, a brand-new online school designed to provide flexible, accessible training for timber traders across the UK. Developed in partnership with Swedish Wood, the platform offers more than 60 courses and hundreds of hours of potential learning, supporting everyone from timber traders...
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TTBS offers new online training to support mental health
by Liam Macandrew|18 June 25|Education, 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. New training from the Timber Trade Benevolent Society (TTBS) helps you make a difference. TTBS have been exploring ways to support the people...
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School collaboration supports the future of sustainable timber
by Jennie Ward|15 April 25|Build, Education, Supply
International Plywood has offered its support to a school in South Wales, providing a substantial amount of timber, plywood and panel products for the school’s development. Heolddu Comprehensive School, based in Bargoed, was facing a severe shortage of funding and materials, putting the provision of crucial training courses for students...
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Exeter College welcomes Institute of Carpenter’s Royal Patron at final nationwide timber industry college hub event
by Liam Macandrew|02 April 25|Education
Exeter College was honoured to host the Institute of Carpenter’s (IOC) latest Timber Industry College Hub event, graced by the presence of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, Royal Patron of the IOC. This landmark gathering marked the final milestone in a series of events that have connected industry...
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designTimber 2025 | New project talks by leading architects, engineers and timber specialists
by Bryony Bodimeade|29 January 25|Design, Education
Timber Development UK are delighted to announce a new 2025 series of designTimber lunchtime webinars featuring eye-catching, sustainable projects built using wood. Offering a deep dive into the best of recent timber architecture and construction, these talks will provide a valuable opportunity to learn directly from the leading architects, engineers...
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