People Donaldson Timber Systems unveils new skills hub Donaldson Timber Systems has launched a new training programme to help support offsite timber frame skills.
People Timber construction: making good with wood A new degree programme aims to transform learners’ understanding of sustainable construction
People Timber course launched to champion sustainability skills The Woodland to Workshop course aims to raise awareness of sustainable timber practices
People NMITE showcases updated timber courses The Timber TED short courses aim to help construction professionals respond to the climate crisis
News The seven priority themes of govt’s timber construction roadmap The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs published this week a plan to increase the use of timber in construction in England.
Technical In pictures: The world’s tallest timber buildings Around the globe, timber buildings are getting higher and higher. Here, CM looks at five planned or recently completed projects.
Technical Timber’s net zero roadmap The timber industry has set out its plan to meet the 2050 net zero challenge, with transport and more local sourcing a key focus, writes Charlie Law.
Technical Can we take timber buildings to new heights? There’s a global trend for more high-rise timber buildings but why are we not seeing a similar story in the UK, asks David Hopkins.
News Researchers examine English timber’s suitability for construction A consortium of researchers is examining the suitability of English timber for use in construction.
News Safety alert over substandard timber battens Contractors should watch out for a large volume of non-standard battens that have been falsely coloured and/or stamped with BS 5534.
News New office retrofit demonstrator showcases timber kit of parts Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has unveiled a new modular demonstrator that showcases how a timber kit of parts can help to retrofit offices. Specialist timber manufacturer Ecosystems Technologies…
News Birch plywood imports from Far East could be illegal Birch plywood is likely to become scarce as summer progresses but imports from the Far East could be illegal.
News Photos | Keepmoat suspects arson after timber frame homes blaze Keepmoat Homes has pointed to arson as a possible cause for a fierce blaze involving timber frame homes on one of its construction sites.
News Ukraine war to hit supply of construction wood products The war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia and Belarus will hit the supply of wood products used in construction, including OSB (oriented strand board) and plywood.
Technical Mitigating fire risks in construction with timber Timber will be important as the construction sector strives to meet zero carbon targets, but how can it address concerns about safety?
People What’s it like working with timber in construction? Timber will play a vital role on the built environment’s journey towards net zero. But what’s it like working in the sector?
Technical Timber construction’s insurance challenges and how to overcome them As timber construction becomes more popular as the UK tries to reach its net zero targets, how can construction with the material overcome its insurance challenges, asks Jim Glockling?
Technical A hotel that defies gravity in the Maldives A new luxury hotel development in the Indian Ocean islands features an iconic art installation, the Skyspace. Timber engineering specialist and project team member Kevin Hill explains how the artist’s vision became reality.
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