Joinery

Why many manufacturers are unknowingly wasting paint
by Jennie Ward|26 January 26|Build, Supply
Paint costs are a significant part of finishing budgets for joinery manufacturers, but Teknos is warning that many manufacturers are using more paint than they need to during application. Many businesses are looking for ways to improve their efficiency without compromising finish quality or long-term performance. One area which is...
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British Woodworking Federation reveals 2024 Awards shortlist
by Jennie Ward|11 October 24|Build, Supply
This year’s shortlist for the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed. The Awards celebrate the outstanding skills, talent and achievements of the UK woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry. Helen Hewitt, Chief Executive of the BWF, said: “As the BWF Awards enter their 16th year, I’m pleased to share that...
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James Latham launches Horizon quarter sawn Tulipwood
by Jennie Ward|28 May 24|Build, Supply
James Latham has collaborated with long-term sawmill partner, Pennsylvania-based HORIZON, to introduce quarter sawn Tulipwood to its range. Exclusive to James Latham, it has been developed in response to specifier and contractor calls for a superior, stable, and sustainable material for a range of specific interior joinery purposes, including kitchen...
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Lea Bridge Library by Studio Weave
A second life for fallen London trees
by Bryony Bodimeade|09 February 24|Design, Sustainability
Beautifully lined in a colourful patchwork of hardwoods from felled urban trees, Studio Weave’s pavilion is a dynamic and delightful addition to Lea Bridge Library. Images © Jim Stephenson. A red pre-cast concrete colannade runs the length of the wing. The non-structural columns contain downpipes taking rainwater to the tree...
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Timber in Joinery
Timber in Joinery
by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 23|Build
Joinery timber is used in the manufacture of machined and assembled timber products, which make up the second fix elements of construction distinct from structural and construction timber uses in the first fix. Both softwood and hardwood species are used in joinery.
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CITB to carry out occupational review in the wood, carpentry and joinery sectors
by Jennie Ward|12 October 23|Build, Supply
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is about to undertake an occupational review on behalf of the wood occupations, and carpentry and Joinery sector. The review will include the development of Training Pathways and Competence Frameworks, as well as the review of 30 National Occupational Standards (NOS). As the standards...
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The Builder’s Guide to Timber in Joinery
by TDUK|21 September 22|Build
On this "Builder's guide to timber in joinery" you would be able to get a more in depth idea of timber as a sustainable source, and its importance on finished product manufacture
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Joined-Up Business 6 Issue
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build, Supply
There's a real buzz around the timber market as we enter 2022 and, as the world continues to open up after a challenging 18 months, it's time for us all to come together to drive our industry forward.
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Joined-Up Business 7 Issue
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build, Supply
Three months on, much has changed for the industry. Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine likely means that timber supplies will remain tight for the rest of the year, and this, along with the rising costs of fuel, shipping and energy, will keep prices high for at least as long. It...
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