30 June 2015

Prestigious names added to Timber Expo line-up

A range of industry leaders have signed up to exhibit at the show including: Koopers, an integrated producer of carbon compounds and treated wood products; Val-U Therm, a closed-panel building system manufacturer; and glulam specialist, HESS Timber EcoCurves, a manufacturer of glulam timber arches has also signed up, along with British Gypsum and roof deck[…]

  • 30 June 2015

18 June 2015

NorDan announces new consumer brand for the UK

NorDan has partnered with former distributors CG Facades to create the first branch of NorDan Scandic, in Exeter, which will focus on London and the South England and Wales marketplace. CG Facades has been in partnership with NorDan UK for three years. Craig Greenwood, owner of CG Facades, said: “I was delighted when NorDan suggested[…]

  • 18 June 2015

17 June 2015

Timber sliding doorsets specified for thermal performance

Marazin House is a block of two-bedroom flats in Woodford. Interior of Marazine House, featuring NorDan timber sliding doors. Designed to optimise the use of space on a constrained site using a digitally fabricated timber structure. Forms neat transition between neighbouring homes. Achieves an energy performance of Level 4 from the Code for Sustainable Homes.[…]

  • 17 June 2015

16 June 2015

Structural Timber Awards set to maximise industry exposure

The judging process has commenced, with submissions from participants including: Wiehag will be just one of the many companies considered for an award. ARH Arup B & K Structures Engenuiti Fordingbridge HESS Timber Kingspan Insulation Morgan Sindall Prewett Bizley Architects Ramboll UK SIG RoofSpace Stora Enso Wiehag The winners will be announced at the awards[…]

  • 16 June 2015

08 June 2015

Solid Wood Solutions goes back-to-back with Fabric First

Solid Wood Solutions moves to London venue DATE: 16 September 2015 VENUE: Inmarsat Conference Centre, 99 City Road, London EC1Y 1AX TIME: 9.00am – 5.00pm   Solid Wood Solutions Solid wood is defined as heavy structural timber elements made up by bonding timber lamellas together to form units with known structural characteristics. There are two[…]

  • 08 June 2015

02 June 2015

Cross-laminated timber training course dates announced

The course will feature new content for 2015; including an introduction to product standards and harmonisation, while, for the engineers, there will also be guidance on engineering design. The cross-laminated timber courses will take place on June 9 and September 30. Delivered by members of the BM TRADA frameCHECK team – who regularly provide best[…]

  • 02 June 2015

27 April 2015

New BM TRADA timber strength testing demo at Timber Expo

BM TRADA show of strength at ‘Live Zone’ BM TRADA’s new timber strength testing demonstration model will draw the crowds at Timber Expo taking place as part of UK Construction Week at NEC Birmingham, 6-11 October The expanded show offering means BM TRADA can showcase its timber expertise to a wider audience via its 100m²[…]

  • 27 April 2015

20 April 2015

How to get a domestic re-roof right

JOHN BRASH CASE STUDY Bridlington John Brash CASE STUDY Bridlington Batten – exposed location by the sea A domestic re-roof in an exposed coastal location. This plain tile roof project in Bridlington was far from a simple project as the exposed coastal location also made the selection of materials really important. The house was built[…]

  • 20 April 2015

20 February 2015

Timber frame training from BM TRADA

BM TRADA is encouraging engineers and designers to book a place on one of its popular timber frame training courses The timber frame training courses will be delivered by members of BM TRADA’s frameCHECK team, who regularly pay visits to sites where they assist in solving problems. The courses, which will take place at the[…]

  • 20 February 2015

13 February 2015

Engineered flooring made from sustainable UK hardwood

Engineered flooring from Sutton Timber made from sustainable UK hardwood Sutton Timber specialise in sourcing standing trees of English and European Hardwoods. From oak to elm and ash to cherry our wood is sourced from privately owned woodlands and government forests across the UK and Europe.   Sutton Timber hold a comprehensive stock of kiln[…]

  • 13 February 2015