designTimber 2026 webinar series wrap-up

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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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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Exterior timber performance: durability, coating and long-term protection
by TDUK|03 August 26|Design
Timber continues to grow in popularity across exterior applications including cladding, decking, fencing and landscaping structures. Demand remains steady across both residential and commercial sectors, driven by timber’s natural good looks, sustainability credentials and versatility in design. However, long-term performance outdoors depends on more than aesthetics alone. Whether specifying timber...
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The Thornton Building: timber in its DNA
by Matt Milton|02 August 26|Design
A three-storey, mass-timber office building, the Thornton Building provides workspace for over 200 staff of EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute. Completed in summer 2024, the building is an essential part of the masterplan for the Wellcome Genome Campus at Hinxton Hall near Cambridge.  Thornton Building exterior; © Peter Landers Its flexible...
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Timber transforms an end-of-terrace: Blythe Hill House
by Bryony Bodimeade|17 July 26|Design
The familiar form and look of a 1970s terraced house has been tastefully updated and upgraded, using timber and other biomaterials. When it came to the extension and renovation of his southeast London home, George Reed of TDUK members Price & Myers was in a uniquely well-informed position… We knew...
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What did we learn at the UK Timber Design Conference 2026?
by Matt Milton|06 July 26|Design
A day of inspiring discussion, debates, presentations and learning, the 2026 UK Timber Design Conference addressed many of the key issues - and opportunities - facing today's construction sector. From robotics and automation to the challenges facing timber housing, and from timber re-use to cutting-edge connection products - not forgetting...
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Mass timber fire station wins international award
by Jennie Ward|18 December 25|Supply
One of James Jones & Sons' Australian subsidiaries, XLam, has been recognised as the CLT supplier to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services North Coast Region Headquarters and Maryborough Fire and Rescue Station, following the announcement that the project has won the international Built by Nature 'Public Infrastructure' award. Selected...
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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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BPC Building Products appoints Scott McAndrew as Technical Director
by Jennie Ward|13 November 25|Supply
BPC Building Products has announced the appointment of Scott McAndrew as Technical Director. Joining the company’s Senior Leadership Team, Scott will lead the newly established BPC Innovation Centre, setting its strategic direction and driving the delivery of the company's vision for product development and technical excellence. In his new role,...
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New Wave House
A new wave of timber design
by Bryony Bodimeade|22 October 25|Design
By maximising the potential of an existing building and prioritising material reuse, this bespoke commercial project demonstrates how timber construction combined with circular thinking can create generous architecture with minimal environmental impact – setting a strong precedent for low-carbon urban development. A light-weight glulam pavilion adds another floor to the...
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