Case Study

Retrofitting wood-fibre insulation for domestic properties
by Jennie Ward|29 August 26|Supply
Wood fibre insulation from TDUK member STEICO, and a diffusion-open EWI Pro render, was chosen to support the low-carbon retrofit ambitions of the owner of a semi-detached house in Northwood in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Furbnow, a specialist in planning home energy improvements, carried out a survey of the...
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WPA investigates early failure of preservative treated gate posts
by Jennie Ward|21 July 26|Build, Supply
When four square sawn preservative treated softwood gate posts, installed in mid-2021, started to decay prematurely, the Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) contractor who installed them asked the Wood Protection Association (WPA) to investigate what went wrong. These large cross section posts were set 600mm deep and held in place...
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I-joists and wood fibre insulation support self-build project’s sustainability goals
by Jennie Ward|21 July 26|Supply, Sustainability
A self-build project in Herefordshire gave STEICO the opportunity to demonstrate how integrating STEICOjoist (I-joists) and STEICOzell (air-injected wood fibre insulation) into Oakwrights’ new Passive wall panel helped the build achieve airtightness and energy efficiency. With tested fire performance, proven offsite compatibility and practical benefits for both production teams and...
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Accoya wood chosen for Queen Elizabeth II memorial garden
by Jennie Ward|10 May 26|Build, Supply
Accsys is proud to announce that Accoya wood has been chosen for the benches within the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden at London’s Regent’s Park. The £5 million memorial honours the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflects her deep, personal appreciation of the outdoors. Accoya wood has...
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Crafting performance behind the screens
by Jennie Ward|06 April 26|Build
In the heart of London’s West End, Piccadilly Circus is one of the most photographed, walked-through, and globally recognised intersections in the world. Any construction here is more than just a building project, it’s a statement under permanent public scrutiny. So when Landsec undertook the redevelopment of several key buildings...
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Accoya supports Parkinson’s UK at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
by Jennie Ward|24 March 26|Build, Supply
Accsys has donated Accoya wood to the Parkinson’s UK charity garden at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The donation has been made under the ‘Accoya Gives Back’ charitable giving programme, which supports positive social causes. Award-winning garden designer and broadcaster, Arit Anderson, will create the Show Garden. It is...
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Sustainable timber and steel hybrid transforms sports centre
by Jennie Ward|11 February 26|Build, Supply
B&K Hybrid Solutions, a leading specialist in engineered timber and hybrid construction, has played a pivotal role in the creation of Cozenton Park Sports Centre; a state-of-the-art leisure facility that exemplifies sustainable and innovative design. The project, located in Rainham, Medway, replaced the aging 1990s ‘Splashes’ pool complex with an...
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Case Study: A panel for all seasons
by Jennie Ward|11 February 26|Build, Supply
James Latham-supplied WISA-Birch plywood proves its versatility for a 21st-century co-workspace in a 16th-century building. Creating a modern co-working space inside a 16th-century Grade II listed building presents the distinct challenge of delivering impressive contemporary design and preserving priceless historic character. This was the delicate balancing act Southspace founder Matt...
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Case Study: Timber Connection drives quality and productivity for Archwood Group
by Jennie Ward|26 January 26|Build, Supply
TDUK member Timber Connection explains how its strategic supply partnership with Archwood Group has helped the business deliver measurable gains in manufacturing efficiency. In manufacturing, quality does not begin on the production line. It begins much earlier, with the materials chosen and the expertise of the partner supplying them. As...
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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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