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by Bryony Bodimeade|17 July 2604 August 26|Design

Gwynfaen is a Welsh word meaning “white” or “fair” stone. It’s also the name of a highly ambitious and sustainable housing development providing 144 new timber homes – constructed using locally grown Welsh timber. The award-winning project is informed by the impressive, thoughtful placemaking of architects Stride Treglown, who were...

Old Newton Primary

by Matt Milton|01 April 2601 April 26|Design

A neat, economical and sympathetic solution to a school's need for another classroom, Natural Building Systems proved that timber is the perfect material for a speedy, programme-friendly small project that can stand the test of time.

The Little Big House: an accessible MMC home

by Matt Milton|15 November 2415 November 24|Design

Using a prefabricated timber cassette system, Knox Bhavan architects have created an energy-efficient home that addresses the specific physical needs of a client who is paralysed from the shoulders down. Image © Edmund Sumner The low-lying T-shaped arrangement of the house was carefully developed through close consultation between architect and...

Why it’s important to promote ESG and the sustainable use of timber

by Jennie Ward|14 November 2414 November 24|Supply

The importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, and ensuring sustainable supplies of timber, were the key focus of the Panel Products session at the TDUK Global Market Conference, which was chaired by TDUK CEO Chris Sutton. Andrew Tait, Commercial Director of Egger Group (Western Europe); Chris King, Managing...

STA launches Time for Timber Hub

by Jennie Ward|30 September 2430 September 24|Build, Supply

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has launched a new Time for Timber Hub at Offsite Expo to provide a vital source of information and resources to those interested in building in structural timber. With all eyes on the new Labour Government to deliver its ambitious commitment to building 1.5 million...

Taking timber to the classroom

by Liam Macandrew|22 May 2422 May 24|Education

Students at New College in Durham learnt about the incredible, sustainable careers which come from working with wood, as Timber Development UK together with the Institute of Carpenters took timber to the classroom. Young carpenters and joiners were treated to expert advice, as they learnt about the latest sustainable wood...

Upgrade furniture projects to PREMIER

by Jennie Ward|14 April 2414 April 24|Supply

Medium density fibreboard (MDF) is an exceptionally versatile product that can be used to make furniture, cabinetry, panelling and even be laminated for decorative purposes in flooring. MDF offers furniture makers and carpenters a host of benefits, including a smooth finish, excellent machinability, strength and consistency. Wood fibres are used...

Supplying Timber | Issue 05

by Jennie Ward|07 April 2412 April 24|Build, Supply

Welcome to the fifth issue of Supplying Timber, a magazine from Timber Development UK (TDUK) dedicated to the timber merchants, suppliers, manufacturers and tradespeople who are interested in working with timber.

Protect your site with reusable panels

by Jennie Ward|27 July 2327 August 23|Build, Supply

SMARTPLY SITEPROTECT is a sustainable pre-primed panel from MEDITE SMARTPLY. Designed to make it easy to install site hoarding and branded site graphics, the panels are intended for use in applications from temporary construction site hoarding through to security installations. The SMARTPLY OSB/3 substrate has been coated with a smooth, heavy-duty,...

Quick wins on the road to net zero

by Jennie Ward|12 May 2326 May 23|Supply

Following the release of the Timber Industry Net Zero Roadmap, we take a look at some of the initiatives timber suppliers are already putting in place to lower their carbon emissions. The Timber Industry Net Zero Roadmap was created to establish a clear route for the timber industry to achieve...

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