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Timber Expo to return this autumn at UK Construction Week Birmingham
The UK's only dedicated timber exhibition, Timber Expo, will make its return to UKCW Birmingham at the NEC from 3-5 October.
Recycled plastic lumber: A more sustainable alternative to timber
In this article, Jonathon Pearce, head of sales, Centriforce, explores the benefits of recycled plastic lumber, and how the material is emerging as an alternative to timber construction.
Taylor Lane Timber Frame finds multiple applications for SterlingOSB Zero
Taylor Lane Timber is making full use of the performance and economic benefits of West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero boards.
Chopping down barriers to timber in construction
Alex Goodfellow, chairman of the Confederation of Timber Industries, examines the barriers to expanding timber use in UK construction and the policy solutions available to the government to address them.
EAC urges the UK to use more wood in construction to...
In a new report, the EAC has recommended increasing the use of wood in construction and expanding forestry to help achieve the UK’s 2050 net-zero targets.
New offsite automated construction factory from British Offsite to deliver 4,000 homes...
A £45m offsite automated construction factory in Braintree will create light gauge steel panel systems and other components, using robotic automated manufacturing.
Timber frame experts opt for Actis insulation in Sussex development
Timber frame specialists, Vision Development, have recently completed a seven-home development in East Sussex, using Actis insulation.
Persimmon expands with new Space4 timber frame factory in Loughborough
A new timber frame factory for Persimmon's sister brand Space4 has been approved, bringing 120 new jobs to Loughborough.
International Timber develop Costa Coffee cedar timber drive-thru
International Timber and Jewson have collaborated with Ascia Construction to develop one of Costa Coffee's latest sustainable timber drive-thru facilities.
TopHat and Nexity partnership to boost off-site modular construction in France
TopHat has secured a partnership with France's largest house builder Nexity to accelerate off-site modular construction in France.
Addressing the skills gap with a Timber Skills Action plan
Timber Development has unveiled a comprehensive Timber Skills Action plan, in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, NMITE and the HCI Skills Gateway, aimed at equipping the UK construction industry with the necessary skills to increase the use of timber and achieve net zero targets. Chief executive Dave Hopkins discusses the thinking behind the plan.
New guidance on the insurance of mass timber has been published
ABSP has released new guidance for equitable insurance in mass timber buildings through collaboration between construction teams and insurers.
Donaldson Timber Systems to offer timber frame apprenticeship programme
Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has partnered with West Herts College to offer a timber frame apprenticeship programme in support of the next generation of talent.
Is hybrid timber construction the answer to lowering the industry’s environmental...
With sustainability at the forefront of construction projects to meet government targets and work towards a more sustainable future, hybrid timber construction may be the answer to many of the industry's problems, explains Liam Bryant, associate at Webb Yates Engineers.
Donaldson Timber Systems becomes first timber frame manufacturer to offer verified...
Donaldson Timber Systems has become the first offsite timber frame manufacturer to offer a verified Pre-Manufactured Value (PMV) score of 55% or more.
Frank O’Reilly announced as manufacturing director of Donaldson Timber Systems
Offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has appointed Frank O’Reilly as manufacturing director of its UK-wide operations.
Timber-framed buildings in Northwich restored and first MMC homes arrive in...
Traditional timber-framed buildings in Northwich have been restored thanks to Townscape Heritage Project, and the first factory-built homes at a housing development in Gloucestershire have been craned into place.
How can sustainable structural timber help achieve net zero?
Sustainable structural timber offers a range of benefits related to reducing the environmental footprint of buildings and construction processes. PBC Today explore how sustainable structural timber (SST) can contribute towards achieving net zero.
Timber Skills Action Plan unveiled at Futurebuild London
Timber Development UK has launched a new Timber Skills Action Plan to enable the construction industry to achieve net-zero targets.
What are the benefits of using a Common Data Environment in...
This article will discuss the advantages of using a Common Data Environment in construction, as well as its potential applications.
BM TRADA launches 2023 technical timber webinars series
A new series of free-to-attend technical timber webinars will educate on the frame, fundamentals and future applications of timber.
Donaldson Timber Systems appointed to the Building Better dynamic purchasing system
UK timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems, has been appointed to the Building Better dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for MMC category 2 construction systems.
How does 360° video work on a construction site?
If you’ve ever wondered how a 360° video shoot is carried out on a construction site, this article explores how Dreamscope TV has designed a real-world motion experience to change the way construction projects work.
Donaldson Timber Systems secures offsite timber frame supply role on OSHA...
Donaldson Timber Systems has secured a place on the Off-Site Homes Alliance (OSHA) national construction framework where they will provide offsite timber frame manufacture for Category 2 housing
Can timber construction help the industry achieve net zero?
Timber construction can provide a sustainable alternative to energy-intensive materials to help architects, engineers and contractors cut the industry’s carbon emissions while tackling ever-increasing demands for buildings and infrastructure, says David Hopkins, CEO of Timber Development UK.
D Hatcher & Sons: A forward-thinking East Midlands construction company
D Hatcher & Sons is a family-run, forward-thinking East Midlands construction company in Lincolnshire that holds traditional values.