A positive outlook for timber in construction

A positive outlook for timber in construction
by Jennie Ward|10 November 23|Build, Statistics, Supply
"The current short-term challenges do not change the long-term positive outlook for timber in construction." That was the conclusion of Olle Berg, EVP Market and Business Development at SETRA Group at the recent TDUK Global Market Conference. Olle addressed delegates at the Conference in London this week, giving them an...
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Donaldson Timber announces new webinars and factory tours
by Jennie Ward|12 October 23|Build, Supply
Donaldson Timber has announced it is running a number of new CPD webinars and factory tours over the coming months, with places now available to book. Later this month and into October, a series of CPD webinars are available, covering a range of topics regarding timber frames: Timber Frame and...
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The latest issue of Supplying Timber is out now!
by Jennie Ward|22 August 23|Supply
Packed with inspiring stories of stylish timber buildings, the new Supplying Timber magazine is out now. For all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with timber, look no further! Understanding American Red Oak The August/September issue is an essential read for anyone...
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supply chain risks
New law allows shipping containers to be traded using digital documents for the first time
by Jennie Ward|03 August 23|Supply
A new law has been passed to allow shipping containers to be traded using digital documents, not paper ones, the government has announced. The Electronic Trade Documents Act has received Royal Assent, which means electronic trade documents will be granted the same legal status as physical trade documents. This has...
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Maximise your timber sales with new merchant guide
by Jennie Ward|05 July 23|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK has created The Merchant Guide to Selling Timber, a comprehensive new resource to help merchants make the most of their sales of timber and timber products. The aim of the Guide is to be an introduction to timber and timber products written specifically for timber and builders’ merchants,...
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timber industry
2023: The timber industry speaks out
by Jennie Ward|19 May 23|Supply
We asked timber industry suppliers what they thought were the key topics and issues we would all face in 2023. Here’s what they said. Reasons to be cheerful James Scott Managing Director, Scotts Timber Engineering "Many commentators have sounded warnings about the new homes market in 2023 but here at...
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Softwood demand grows
Softwoods start 2023 on a high
by Jennie Ward|16 May 23|Supply
The softwood category started 2023 on a high, with volumes up 12% compared to January 2022, according to the latest Timber Development UK statistics. The latest softwood import figures suggest that normality may finally be returning to the market after a challenging few years, according to TDUK’s Head of Technical...
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timber industry
What lies ahead: the timber industry speaks out
by Jennie Ward|10 January 23|Statistics, Supply
With an uncertain economic future ahead, we asked timber industry suppliers how they were preparing for the challenges of 2023. Here’s what they said. Paul Pennick, MKM Building Supplies  Encourage more engagement with timber Paul Pennick, Timber Product Manager, MKM Building Supplies, says: “Our focus as we move into 2023 is,...
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timber import patterns
Timber import patterns witnessed a considerable shift in 2022, says TDUK
by Jack Clappen|10 January 23|Statistics, Supply
2022 witnessed a considerable shift in timber trading patterns, with the Republic of Ireland (ROI), Latvia, and China supplying significant volumes to the UK. Softwood imports from the ROI increased by 48% in 2022, overtaking supplies from both Germany and Russia. This comes despite low overall softwood volumes, with imports...
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Timber’s future
Timber’s future remains bright despite turbulent times
by Jack Clappen|03 November 22|Supply
More than 130 industry leaders came together yesterday to discuss the state of the timber trade at Timber Development’s UK’s (TDUK) Global Market Conference – in what is the most important event in the calendar year for timber suppliers. While speakers warned of stormy weather amidst gloomy economic projections for...
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