Timber Development UK

Timber Development UK appoints new Executive Chair

by Jennie Ward|13 July 2613 July 26|Corporate, Supply

Timber Development UK (TDUK) has announced that long-standing Chairman Chris Sutton has stepped down from his position. Vice Chair Patrick Guest has now taken on the new role of Executive Chair. The changes became effective from 1 July, 2026 following the Governing Board meeting of 18 June. Chris Sutton, former...

TDUK: Building a Better World in Wood

by Jennie Ward|19 December 2419 December 24|Build, Corporate, Design, Supply

David Hopkins, Chief Executive of Timber Development UK, reflects on the progress we’ve made in the last 20 months since our launch – and on our exciting future helping to transform the built environment. In the 20 months since we launched Timber Development UK (TDUK) there has been a whirlwind...

Timber industry hosts net zero event in Scottish Parliament

by Jennie Ward|03 May 2403 May 24|Supply, Sustainability

The timber industry has gathered together at Holyrood to host a reception about driving net zero awareness and timber’s benefits to the Scottish economy. The Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA), Timber Development UK, Confor and the Structural Timber Association (STA), invited more than 40 businesses in the timber industry supply...

A set of three comprehensive timber design and engineering manuals has been launched by Swedish Wood and Timber Development UK.

Download your free essential timber engineering manuals by TDUK and Swedish Wood

by TDUK|15 December 2207 February 25|Design, Education

Design of Timber Structures. A set of three comprehensive timber design and engineering manuals has been launched by Swedish Wood and Timber Development UK. This three-volume set of books is an ideal career-long design companion for all levels of designer - from student to experienced professional. Each volume is available...

Timber Decking Handbook 2022

by TDUK|26 October 2214 May 25|Build, Design

This handbook aims to provide definitive guidance, as well as design inspiration, in a clear and easy to follow format. If some of the terms used are unfamiliar then the Glossary at the back of the handbook is a handy reference. The publication aligns with British Standards where applicable, making...

Timber Development UK partners with UK Construction Week

by TDUK|30 March 2205 September 22|Build

Timber Development UK, the new organisation formed by the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and TRADA, are out to make an impact with their first public half-day conference on 4 May 2022 in London in partnership with UK Construction Week.

TTF is changing: Taking timber to the future

by TDUK|25 February 2205 September 22|Design

Last year, TRADA merged with the Timber Trade Federation to form the new organisation Timber Development UK.

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