Conference

WPA announces date of 2026 Conference and dinner
by Jennie Ward|11 December 25|Build, Supply
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has launched its 2026 Wood Protection Awards, annual dinner and conference, which will take place at the Oulton Hall Hotel in Leeds. The annual dinner and awards presentation will be held on the evening of Wednesday 6 May, followed by a half-day ‘Preserving Confidence in...
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Women in Timber announces date of 2026 conference
by Jennie Ward|01 December 25|Build, Supply
After 2025's highly successful Women in Timber conference, which was held in Leeds in September, Women in Timber has announced the date of the 2026 event - Thursday, 1st October 2026. The event will be held at Oulton Hall, in Leeds, and will bring together more than 120 women from...
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Building connections for Women in Timber
by Jennie Ward|15 September 25|Build, Supply
Women from across the timber industry came together for the inaugural Women in Timber Conference on 5 September, enjoying a day of learning, networking and empowerment.   The first-ever Women in Timber Conference marked a milestone for the UK’s timber industry, creating a space for more than 120 women from...
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Members advised of CITES amendment proposals concerning timber species, especially Brazilwood
by Jennie Ward|22 July 25|Supply
Please note that the following timber-related amendment proposals have been submitted to the upcoming 20th meeting of the CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP20), which will take place in Uzbekistan from 24th November to 5th December 2025. There are currently proposals concerning four timber species: Brazilwood (Paubrasilia echinata) – A...
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WPA conference hears of increased demand for correctly treated wood
by Jennie Ward|30 May 25|Build, Supply
Demand for treated wood is on the increase, according to builders’ merchant presentations during the recent Wood Protection Association annual conference. Speakers from the construction supply chain told delegates at the conference - held as part of a two-day event at Oulton Hall in Leeds - that wood use is...
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Speakers announced for 2025 WPA Conference
by Jennie Ward|24 March 25|Supply
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has launched the conference programme and speakers for its 2025 annual awards and event, which takes place on 7-8 May at the Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort in Leeds. The programme theme is: Futureproofing demand for preservative treated wood. For the first time...
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