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Modern modular construction should be embraced as the future
Jason Ruddle of Elecosoft discusses why modern modular construction can deliver innovative designs while providing a turnkey solution for the sector
Timber firm fined for safety offences
A South Wales-based firm has been fined £100,000 for safety failings at a timber framed construction site…
An unexpected health and safety inspection has led...
Timber Frame firm sentenced for safety failings
Charges have been levied at a timber frame firm for breaching a Prohibition Notice from the Health and Safety Executive…
Prosecutions have been brought against...
Aberdeenshire timber-frame firm expands operations
An Aberdeenshire timber systems manufacturer has revealed plans to expand its operations into the north west of England and central Scotland, following a record...
Timber sector calls for the industry to “stand together”
In response to the Brexit vote the timber sector has called for the industry to stand together and not allow politics to divide it…
Representative...
Construction leaders address EU elephant in referendum debate
The promise of new opportunities, the housing crisis, international trade and the skills shortage all came into question as panellists at the latest UK...
BIM and its role in the timber frame industry
Whilst there is currently no set ‘deadline’ by which BIM must be implemented within the housebuilding sector (BIM will become mandatory for government public...
A timber frame manufacturer’s BIM learning curve
Paul Hanney, Senior Designer at Fforest Timber Engineering Ltd in Gorseinon, Swansea – one of the earliest adopters of Horizon – describes the lessons...
A milestone for timber specification
Adrian Young, Technical Editor, Exova BM TRADA hails the release of TRADA’s new National Structural Timber Specification – providing best practice guidelines for timber...
A milestone for timber specification
Adrian Young, Technical Editor, Exova BM TRADA hails the release of TRADA’s new National Structural Timber Specification – providing best practice guidelines for timber...
Think you’re innovative in construction?
You might think that offsite construction and modular buildings are something new... nonsense! We’ve been doing it in one way or another for a very long time.
A timber frame manufacturer’s BIM learning curve
As the UK’s first timber frame tool built on Autodesk’s® Revit®, Wolf Systems’ Horizon software brings BIM capabilities to timber frame
Paul Hanney, Senior Designer...
Prefabricated timber frame party wall system to be developed
Plans for the first prefabricated timber frame party wall system are among the first projects set to be developed via funding from the Construction...
CDM2015 – a new era of construction health and safety?
James Ritchie of The Association for Project Safety highlights some potential issues arising from the new CDM Regulations regarding the client’s duties to ensure...
Fire performance of timber stairs
New guidance from NHBC provides builders, designers and regulators with possible solutions for stairs in residential buildings where building regulations calls for them to...
Why is SterlingOSB Zero the obvious choice for architects like Rob...
Rob Annable discusses why SterlingOSB Zero's cost-effectiveness, sustainable production and supply make it his ideal choice for timber frame construction.
SterlingOSB Zero T&G ensures reliability and safety
SterlingOSB Zero T&G, from timber panel specialist, West Fraser (Trading as Norbord), uses precision-engineered tongue and groove boards used for flat roof decking and timber frame construction, as well as for flooring and other applications.
Sevenoaks Modular invests £6.5m to regenerate Metal Box site
Sevenoaks Modular, a Neath-based specialist in timber frame construction, aims to invest £6.5m in acquiring and regenerating a large part of the iconic industrial site in Neath.
Exploring the Future Homes Standard and UKCW with Andrew Orriss
PBC Today caught up with Andrew Orriss after this year’s UK Construction Week, examining the current and coming impact of the Future Homes Standard.
Marmox Multiboard products protecting the building envelope
Aside from dampening our spirits, the past winter has proved to be one of the wettest on record and will have reminded construction industry specifiers of the protection that render finishes can offer against driving rain.
Highlands housebuilder on the benefits of SterlingOSB Zero
After four decades in the industry and 30 years of running his own joinery business in the North of Scotland, Kevin Rodgers has seen the panel board product market evolve both in application and performance; and has developed a particular liking for the OSB which is manufactured close to him.
West Fraser SterlingOSB Zero: Strong, sustainable, and weather-resistant
West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero boards redefine versatility, combining square-edged and tongue-and-groove formats for adaptable roofing, framing, and flooring application.
The UK’s first Passivhaus Plus school wins award for zero carbon...
The UK’s first Passivhaus Plus school, built by Willmott Dixon in 2019, has won an industry award for zero innovation in educational buildings.
Treharne Homes enjoys the benefits of SterlingOSB Zero
The Welsh timber frame specialist, Treharne Homes, has been utilising SterlingOSB Zero, or the forerunners beforehand, for over 20 years to deliver bespoke building solutions.
Joinery specialist uses SterlingOSB Zero boards for new housing development in...
Essex joinery specialists have been making use of West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero boards for a new housing development near Chelmsford.
SterlingOSB Zero for industrial chic in compact Paris loft apartment
The "Under the Roof" project in Paris has been given a new lease of life using SterlingOSB Zero from the West Fraser range.