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Oct
2019
Architecture Tag
09
Oct
2019
TTF sponsors Alliance for Sustainable Building Products Awards 2020
“Sustainable timber at the heart of good design.” Entries for this autumn’s RIBA’s Stirling Prize have underlined architects’ determination to mainstream sustainable design principles, from materials choice through to the whole life environmental impacts of buildings. Adding further impetus to this climate-commendable trend, we have added our...
11
Sep
2019
12
Jun
2019
Composite Prime Signs-up to NBS Plus, RIBA Product Selector & NBS National BIM Library
TTF Member Composite Prime Ltd., a fast growing, eco-friendly, composite decking company has signed up to NBS Plus, the UK’s premier construction specification software provider, RIBA Product Selector and NBS National BIM Library. Composite Prime's HD Deck Dual Launched in 2014, Composite Prime produces decking by...
11
Jun
2019
W.Howard MDF improves acoustics at award-winning Business School
Wrekin College Business School An award-winning Business School building constructed at Wrekin College has been enhanced by the installation of specially produced Oak-veneered and wrapped MDF products from W. Howard. Wrekin College, based in Telford, Shropshire, which was established in 1880, has undergone a number of updates...
24
May
2019
Adding value through timber sales
TTF launches new Cladding Working Group On 30th April some 35 representatives of companies and organisations with an interest in the future of timber cladding met at the new TTF Cladding Working Group. Both TTF merchant and supplier members were present. The agenda for the meeting covered...
24
May
2019
Connecting communities at WoodFest Reading
Connecting communities at WoodFest Reading WoodFest is coming to Reading following the recent success in Newcastle and Sheffield. The event takes place throughout May, June and July with a focus on the social impact of housing, custom build, connecting communities, local timber and healthy building products. The programme...
24
May
2019
Technological University Dublin advocates sustainable timber innovation with MEDITE® TRICOYA® EXTREME
Technological University Dublin advocates sustainable timber innovation with MEDITE® TRICOYA® EXTREME PavillionInside the Pavillion A first of its kind Timber Innovation Day was held at the start of the academic year at Dublin School of Architecture (prior to its incorporation into Technological University (TU) Dublin in...
20
May
2019
TTF launches new Cladding Working Group
TTF launches new Cladding Working Group On 30th April some 35 representatives of companies and organisations with an interest in the future of timber cladding met at the new TTF Cladding Working Group. Both TTF merchant and supplier members were present. The agenda for the meeting covered...
20
May
2019
A testing environment for composite cladding
We've highlighted in the past the importance of making sure that the test data on timber cladding products accurately reflects the cladding’s potential installation and use in a building. The producers of composite cladding are now picking up on signals from the market that more detailed information is needed by...