Beware of fraudulent timber orders

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Beware of fraudulent timber orders
by Jennie Ward|09 June 23|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK is warning its members to remain vigilant and guard against fraudulent emails trying to obtain timber, after news that a number of merchants have been contacted by fake companies, posing as well-known industry names, in an attempt to secure timber. The scam emails that we have seen...
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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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constructing fire safe timber buildings
Constructing fire-safe timber buildings
by Jennie Ward|22 May 23|Design, Supply
Fire safety is of critical importance to the timber supply chain. Now, a new website is bringing comprehensive fire safety guidance together in one place for anyone building with timber. The timber industry has launched a comprehensive new fire safety website: Fire Safety. Wood in Construction. The site has been...
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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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TDUK: Delivering more for your membership
by Jennie Ward|17 May 23|Supply
TDUK helps you access an unrivalled network of suppliers, merchants, tradespeople, customers and peers. Timber Development UK breaks down industry barriers and gives all members access to more resources than TTF and TRADA combined: Comprehensive timber knowledge library:  Our library has hundreds of resources, including technical papers, research summaries, books,...
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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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