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Why embodied carbon is the road to true net zero

by Jennie Ward|21 April 2321 April 23|Build, Supply, Sustainability

As the UK construction industry works towards reducing carbon emissions, John Smith, technical director at Donaldson Timber Systems, discusses why embodied carbon is critical to its success. The journey to Net Zero Carbon homes is well underway, with the first Building Regulations changes already in effect as we work towards...

Low-carbon housing needs serious attention

by Jennie Ward|17 April 2304 April 23|Build, Supply

The announcement of yet another new Housing Minister brings into sharp relief the need for Government to focus seriously on the needs of the construction sector, says David Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer of Timber Development UK. Rachel Maclean MP was named Minister of State for Housing on 7 February –...

Remind your customers to check timber cladding

by Jennie Ward|11 April 2304 April 23|Build, 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 often installed as a rainscreen on buildings across the UK. To operate correctly as such, the cladding must be...

Make the most of TDUK resources

by Jennie Ward|03 April 2306 April 23|Build, Supply

At Timber Development UK our remit is to provide our members with the very latest news, information and updates from across the timber supply chain. Every day we work to connect, inspire and support more than 1,500 businesses to build a better world through wood. The Timber Development UK website...

Beware new importers bearing Birch Plywood

by Jennie Ward|20 February 2320 February 23|Build, Supply

Timber Development UK (TDUK) is warning merchants to carry out thorough checks of any offers of Birch Plywood imports from new importers they may receive. TDUK continues to hear worrying reports about its members being offered new import channels of Birch Plywood by companies in the Far East and China....

Make the most of our timber knowledge

by Jennie Ward|31 October 2206 February 23|Build, Education

Knowledge is the most powerful weapon that any company can have at its disposal – and that’s especially true for builders’ and timber merchants. Timber Development UK’s David Hopkins reveals the latest educational resources available to timber and builders’ merchants. The merger of the Timber Trade Federation and the Timber...

Guard against early joist failure

by TDUK|01 July 2205 September 22|Supply

Timber Development UK and the Timber Decking & Cladding Association are working together to give merchants the resources they need to sell the correct components for timber decking.

New handbook provides insight into timber decking

by TDUK|08 June 2205 September 22|Build

A new Timber Decking Handbook is now available free to all builders' merchants, specifiers, landscapers and builders.

No more choppy water?

by TDUK|23 February 2205 September 22|Design

David Hopkins, CEO of Timber Development UK, says the future looks bright for the timber industry in 2022.

Good Wood Business 10 Issue

by TDUK|21 September 2108 December 22|Build, Supply

There has been a lot of consolidation across the timber supply chain in the last few years: companies coming together to present a more cohesive face to the market and a wider range of products and services to customers. Trade bodies are no different. Timber Development UK brings together the...

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