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Timber industry campaign to reduce CO2Â in construction
Wood CO2ts less aims to increase awareness of timber’s environmental credentials and highlight how using wood from sustainable forests is one of the simplest ways to reduce carbon emissions.
Insurance implications of the new timber frame fire safety in use...
Marcus Saunders, client service executive for construction at Gallagher, tells us what the new research from the Structural Timber Association (STA) into fire safety could mean for insuring timber framed properties.
Offsite construction and pre-manufacture
TRADA examines the offsite construction landscape and asks if the right drivers and economic conditions are in place for a step-change in its adoption.
Thinking outside the offsite construction box
Modular construction is getting a lot of attention for the undoubted benefits it offers but it is only one of many offsite solutions, like timber frame, that have their own unique advantages, says Malcolm Thomson, sales director at Scotframe.
Seize the opportunity to decarbonise UK construction
Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the Structural Timber Association, considers our ability to decarbonise the UK construction industry.
CHIC launches £2bn modular housing framework
The Central Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) is procuring three contracts for the manufacturing, supply and erection of new modular housing as part of a £2bn framework.
CLT experts to develop new fire safety compliance framework
Cross laminated timber (CLT) pioneers have invested in new fire research and a compliance framework to provide scientific data for CLT fire performance.
Modern methods of construction study to drive innovation
A research study to drive modern methods of construction (MMC) has been commissioned by Homes England.
Connectors and fasteners for CLT construction
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors, fasteners and building solutions, has launched a comprehensive offering of regulated and quality tested connectors and fasteners.
Stewart Milne Timber Systems donates PPE to the NHS
Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS) has donated vital personal protective equipment (PPE) from its Witney-based factory to help the NHS heroes battling the coronavirus outbreak.
Celebrating tomorrow’s timber talent
TRADA’s University Challenge 2020 saw students from across the UK design timber community housing that is low-carbon, energy and water efficient, climate-resilient, healthy and desirable.
Timber frame specialists announce new appointment to support growth
Offsite timber frame specialists, Scotframe, has appointed Andy Lewis as its new business development manager in response to growing demand.
ESP & CITB launch hunt for 100 new construction assessors
A two-year project targeting experienced tradespeople working in the construction sector has been launched to recruit and train 100 new construction assessors across Scotland’s construction Colleges.
New DfMA platform to support construction of schools and hospitals
The new DfMA Platform programme will support the government’s ambition to drive innovation and build industrial capability in businesses throughout the UK.
Fusion to provide light steel frame superstructures in South Wales
Offsite provider Fusion Building Systems has been chosen by Jehu Group to design, manufacture and build light steel frame superstructures for three of its developments in South Wales.
Wernick’s new office pushes the limits of modular construction
Designed by Wernick’s in-house architectural team, the new modular building uses its Swiftplan® system to achieve an EPC rating of ‘A’ and BREEAM 'Excellent' standard.
Timber frame market to surpass £800m in 2020
Sales of timber homes and buildings will reach £800m in 2020 as growth in timber frame housebuilding outpaces traditional construction methods.
Timber systems lead the way for offsite home solutions
Stewart Dalgarno, director of product development at Stewart Milne Timber Systems, discusses how Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) can overcome challenges currently faced by housebuilders and developers.
Can offsite construction be the answer to our green ambitions?
Construction 2025, the joint government and industry strategy, outlines some extremely ambitious targets for the UK construction sector. MEDITE SMARTPLY explores how offsite construction could be the answer to our green ambitions.
Offsite construction is key to delivering housing, says report
A new report has endorsed greater use of offsite construction, to help reduce costs, speed up delivery, improve quality and reduce health and safety failings.
Timber frame planning made easier for start-up BSR Design
When Ben Rendell, founder of BSR Design, set up his own timber frame planning software business, he looked forward to creating new designs after years in management.
Scotframe and Cairnrowan: A partnership creating sustainable homes
Scotframe’s timber frame kits help Cairnrowan build design-led, bespoke sustainable homes with exceptional thermal and environmental performance.
University Challenge 2020: The next generation of timber construction
In this article, TRADA looks at why the Stirling Prize-winning Goldsmith Street represents a big step forward for Passivhaus – and looks at the 2020 University Challenge.
Graham tops out on construction of Oundle School project
Graham recently held a topping out ceremony to celebrate the progress in the construction of the new £24m sports centre at Oundle School, Northamptonshire
Gilbert-Ash wins £17m construction contract at Trinity College
Gilbert-Ash has secured a £17m design and build contract for Trinity College, which will see the construction of 45 new en-suite study bedrooms and five dedicated teaching rooms.
Insulation specialists hail cross-party timber frame report
A report published showing how production in the timber frame industry can play a major role in helping solve the housing crisis has been welcomed by insulation specialist, Actis.