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Urban Nature Project: Reimagining Natural History
by Bryony Bodimeade|27 November 25|Design
The Gold Award-winning timber and stone additions to the Natural History Museum use legible, low-tech construction and natural materials to connect visitors to the landscape. Feilden Fowles’ enchanting transformation of the Natural History Museum’s outdoor landscape has reshaped the visitor experience into a choreographed journey through geological history – while...
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The assessment of the mechanical and physical properties of in situ timber
by Guest Author|18 January 25|Sustainability
Whether it is for renovation, repair or maintenance, the estimation of the properties of in situ timber elements is an essential part of the structural appraisal of many existing buildings and structures around the world.
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Government cancels plans for additional Cedar wood import requirements
by Jennie Ward|01 December 24|Corporate, Supply
The UK government has announced it will no longer be imposing additional health requirements on Cedar imports from Canada. In October 2024, the Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said new Plant Health Requirements were being planned for imports of Cedar wood (Thuja spp.), which included Western Red Cedar...
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The July/August issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|30 July 24|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the July/August issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The July/August issue is an essential read...
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Supplying Timber | Issue 06
by Jennie Ward|30 July 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.
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Phytosanitary certificates required for imports from North America
by Jennie Ward|12 July 24|Build, Supply
Loads of regulated wood from Canada or the USA that land in Great Britain now need to be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate, according to new guidance. Any loads not accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate could be re-exported. Historically, the UK has accepted industry issued certificates (‘mill certificates’) as proof...
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Weston Studio Western Red Cedar cladding
Know your wood: Western Red Cedar
by Matt Milton|27 May 24|Build, Design
A native of North America, Western Red Cedar also grows in the UK. Both varieties are popular choices for timber exterior cladding.   A tall, conical, evergreen tree, it typically grows to a height of between 45m and 75m, with a diameter of 1m to 2.5m. The largest of the...
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Brewing the ideal cladding solution
by Jennie Ward|05 September 23|Build, Supply
A Costa Coffee drive-thru shines with sustainable Western Red Cedar cladding thanks to a partnership between International Timber, Jewson and Ascia Construction. The new Costa Coffee site is located at the Adanac Health and Innovation Campus in Southampton and will serve those working at and visiting the hospital site. The...
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Balcorne Street
by Bryony Bodimeade|05 May 23|Design
Studio Hagen Hall's transformation of a constrained terraced house takes inspiration from the precision and elegance of sailing boat joinery, with storage solutions concealed within the bespoke elm veneer furniture and fittings.
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