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FLEGT-Licensed Indonesian timber products in the UK
Ghana ‘leads the way’ in sustainable forest management
by Jennie Ward|01 December 25|Build, Supply
Ghana has become the first African country to issue a Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Licence. This milestone confirms that its timber exports meet national and international standards for legality and transparency. The launch of Ghana’s FLEGT licensing system reflects extensive reform and coordination across government, civil society...
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TDUK publishes new guidance on the Construction Products Regulation
by Jennie Ward|05 November 25|Build, Supply
A new guidance document explaining the requirements of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) for timber and wood-based products has been launched by Timber Development UK (TDUK). This latest resource for the timber sector clarifies how manufacturers, importers and distributors can ensure they remain compliant when placing timber products on the...
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Raising the standard: Why accreditation matters
by Jennie Ward|13 October 25|Build, Supply
In the world of timber decking and cladding, the quality of specification, materials, and installation can vary greatly and the consequences of getting it wrong can be serious. That’s where the Timber Decking & Cladding Association plays a pivotal role. From costly remedial work to safety risks and reputational damage,...
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SR Timber batten supports West Bromwich town hall roof
by Jennie Ward|19 April 25|Build, Supply
Almost 20,000 linear metres of roofing batten has been used in the roof renovation of Grade II-listed West Bromwich Town Hall and Central Library. This large-scale re-roofing work is part of a larger £7.5 million project to restore this historic civic building, increasing public usage of the site and securing...
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Timber Topics March 2025 | Check your batten stock meets the standard
by Jennie Ward|07 March 25|Build, Supply
TDUK is offering advice on how to ensure the timber battens you stock, sell and use are fit for purpose, after warnings from The National Federation of Roofing Contractors that sub-standard battens are circulating in the UK. These are ‘marked, coloured and sold as being BS 5534 compliant’, despite being...
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How to tell if your roofing battens make the grade
by Jennie Ward|07 March 25|Build, Supply
Roofing battens are a safety critical building material subject to strict grading and quality requirements. Roofing battens (sometimes known as tile battens) are structurally vital to any roof, ensuring the roof is solid, stable and won’t fail once erected. They are also structurally significant during the construction of the building...
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DTE achieves CCPI mark for trusses and joists
by Jennie Ward|07 March 25|Build, Supply
Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has achieved the Code for Construction Product information (CCPI) mark for its roof trusses and joists. Initiated by the Construction Product Association (CPA), the CCPI was developed as a direct response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety set up in the...
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TDUK Trade Note: Transition of Fire Door Testing Away from the National Standard BS.476 Series
by Jennie Ward|31 October 24|Build, Supply
This statement seeks to inform Timber Development UK (TDUK) members of the latest updates regarding the transition of Fire Door Testing away from BS.476.
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Composite prime poised for growth following investment into new training course
by Jennie Ward|14 March 24|Build, Supply
Composite decking supplier Composite Prime has launched a new product training installation course... Accredited by LANTRA, the course has been built to pioneer the development of a standard to ensure the high-quality installation of composite decking in the UK landscaping and construction industry. Supplying over £25,000,000 of composite decking product...
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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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