Read the new issue of Designing Timber – out now

Read the new issue of Designing Timber – out now
by Matt Milton|24 July 23|Design
Packed with inspiring stories of stylish timber buildings, the new Designing Timber magazine is out now. For all the latest timber news, building case studies and valuable CPD, look no further than our informative new issue. One of the Osnaburgh Pavilions, a honeycomb-like gridshell structure created by Xylotek An essential...
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Street scene showing the corner of the Technique Building, where the lower front building meets the higher back.
Moving on up: timber takes Technique Building to new heights
by Matt Milton|14 July 23|Design
How did mass timber add extra floors - and a whole lot of flair - to the Technique Building? We catch up with Andy Heyne, of structural engineers Heyne Tillett Steel, to find out all the details. The building at 132 Goswell Road has been many things. Once it was...
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Lowfield Timber Frames assists Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry
by Jennie Ward|27 June 23|Build, Supply, Sustainability
Lowfield Timber Frames has hosted the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee as part of the inquiry on Sustainable Timber and Deforestation. The inquiry is examining the sustainability of timber in the UK and the UK’s contribution to global deforestation. The inquiry will investigate how the UK, which imports most...
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Computer-cut plywood housing that smells great!
by Jennie Ward|16 June 23|Build, Design, Supply
Facit Homes designs and builds sustainable homes using plywood from UPM. Founder Bruce Bell explains why digital manufacturing techniques and BioBond gluing technology have enabled them to make computer-cut houses. Sustainability is about far more than identifying the right materials when Facit Homes plans a new low-carbon project. They assess...
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laminated timber
Demystifying laminated timber
by Jennie Ward|12 June 23|Supply
More joiners and manufacturers are turning to Laminated Timber, but misconceptions persist about the technology. Jason Daw, Regional Sales Director at International Timber, explores the myths and advantages of Laminated Timber. Laminated Timber is a type of engineered timber that consists of layers of wood veneers glued together to form...
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black and white building
Black & White Building takes Lathams back to the future
by Jennie Ward|08 June 23|Build, Design, Supply
TDUK member James Latham played a pivotal role in the development of the landmark Black & White Building in Shoreditch, London. The Black & White Building was completed in January 2023 as the latest in flexible workspaces from co-working provider The Office Group (TOG). Designed by Waugh Thistleton Architects and...
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Understanding of UC4 grows
by Jennie Ward|06 June 23|Build, Supply
Mystery shopper research among merchants shows that the supply chain's understanding of Use Class 4 timber treatments has improved since 2020. The Wood Protection Association (WPA), supported by Timber Development UK (TDUK), has long been fighting to improve knowledge of the different timber treatments and when they should be used....
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Always check cladding drainage and ventilation
by Jennie Ward|02 June 23|Supply
A recent flurry of cladding inspection requests received by the Timber Decking and Cladding Association has revealed that basic, fundamental installation principles for timber cladding are being ignored. Timber cladding is installed as a rainscreen on buildings across the UK. This means the cladding should be fitted over a drained...
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plantation plywood alternative to birch
Plantation plywood is a strong alternative to birch ply
by Jennie Ward|30 May 23|Supply
New TDUK member Miro Forestry & Timber Products is bringing plywood, edge glued panels, treated poles and other forest products to the UK from its sustainable timber plantations in West Africa. TDUK finds out more. Established in 2010, Miro Forestry & Timber Products is based in the UK and manages...
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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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