The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) today welcomed the ‘Bigger Better Forests’ report from Policy Exchange, which calls for the greater use of timber in construction to help stimulate the forestry sector in the UK and combat climate change. The researchers recognised that reaching the high planting targets...
HNC Construction students enjoy unique opportunity HNC Construction students from Gloucestershire College joined Nicks Timber customers and industry representatives for the latest TTF #TimberWorks visit on Friday 4th October. Picture Credit: Simon Ward Photography Starting at the National Trust Coleshill & Buscott estate in Oxfordshire, contractors Snape Construction...
New CPA Blog: Construction Product Regulations Post-Brexit In a guest blog for the CPA, Chandru Dissaneyeke, Director of Building Safety Reform, Building Safety Programme at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government explains what you need to do to ensure you and your company are...
Timber design and construction is set to dominate the Midlands this autumn. WoodFest Midlands features conferences, exhibitions, site visits, seminars, CPDs, design challenges and debates to celebrate the use of timber in construction. Organised by the UK timber industry’s campaign, Wood for Good, WoodFest is a series of events designed to bring together architects...
Sustainable forest Södra Wood Sweden Builders know a ‘nice bit of wood’ when they see it. Yet today’s range of wood products, with their technical and climate change capabilities, are broadening builders’ horizons. With the help of our members, we brought Federation of Master Builders members...