Education

TDUK has made it's entire case study library free for all to access.
TDUK releases more than 170 technical case studies for free
by Liam Macandrew|07 October 24|Build, Design, Education
To celebrate three years since their official launch, Timber Development UK (TDUK) has made all 174 of their technical case studies FREE for all to download. This includes the very best uses of timber in construction from the past decade, including dozens of Wood Awards winners – such as the...
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New course links tree growers with wood users
by Liam Macandrew|10 June 24|Design, Education
A unique ‘Woodland to Workshop’ course from the charity Woodland Heritage, held from 24 to 26 September 2024, will bring together tree growers, wood users and beyond to learn how to make the most of the vital connections between our woodlands and workshops. This ground-breaking course is supported by knowledgeable...
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The ‘Forest Pump’ – how timber works wonders for carbon storage and substitution
by Matt Milton|27 May 24|Design, Education
In an extract from his new book, Timber! How Wood Can Save the World from Climate Breakdown, former Labour MEP Paul Brannen explains why timber really is a wonder material when it comes to carbon storage and substitution - and why cutting down trees can be a good thing when...
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Taking timber to the classroom
by Liam Macandrew|22 May 24|Education
Students at New College in Durham learnt about the incredible, sustainable careers which come from working with wood, as Timber Development UK together with the Institute of Carpenters took timber to the classroom. Young carpenters and joiners were treated to expert advice, as they learnt about the latest sustainable wood...
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Highlights from Timber TED1
NMITE launches updated timber short courses
by Bryony Bodimeade|18 April 24|Education
The New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering (NMITE) announces the reconfiguration of its pioneering Timber Technology Engineering Design (TED) courses into specialised, concise programmes tailored for professionals within the UK's built environment sector. An evolution of the original twelve-week part-time courses (TED1 and TED2), this initiative reflects NMITE’s proactive...
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designtimber webinar
New designTimber talks – learn from architects, engineers & specialists advancing timber design
by Bryony Bodimeade|19 January 24|Design, Education
Timber Development UK are delighted to host a third series of lunchtime designTimber webinars featuring exemplary timber buildings from the 2023 Wood Awards winners and shortlist. These monthly webinars will be presented by the multi-disciplinary design and delivery teams behind a diverse range of inspiring projects, from high-rise urban offices...
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‘Who Teaches the Teachers?’ goes to Norway
by Liam Macandrew|11 January 24|Education, Supply
In November 2023 the East Anglia Timber Trade Association (EATTA) recommenced their commitment to directly educating lecturers to enable them to draw on direct knowledge when they teach about timber and wood products. The award winning ‘Who Teaches the Teachers?’ (WTTT) initiative is a study tour hosted by industry under...
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University Design Challenge 2023 Magazine
by TDUK|24 August 23|Education
Featuring details of the winning and selected entry designs, student learnings and feedback from the University Design Challenge 2023: Climate Responsive Retrofit
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Upskill your staff on the use and benefits of timber in building
by Jennie Ward|03 August 23|Build, Education, Supply
Are you a TDUK member who wants to upskill your staff? Would you like to help build a cross-sector network of architects, engineers and project managers all working together to promote the use of timber in construction? If so, then the Timber Technology Engineering Design (TED1) course could be for...
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A new series of TDUK Engineering Webinars
by Bryony Bodimeade|25 July 23|Design, Education
Timber Development UK is hosting engineerTimber, an exciting series of free online engineering webinars across autumn 2023. The series will run weekly from 5 September to 17 October on Tuesdays, 13:00-14:00. Delivered by expert practicing engineers and engineering lecturers, it will introduce a breadth of subjects from the properties of...
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