These events, supporting the Wood for Good campaign,.will run alongside a series of regional seminars delivered by BM TRADA’s Technical Consultants. Demand for the training has with already over 135 enquiries for in-practice CPD. The training will cover updates/changes to relevant British and European Standards, Building Regulations and timber products and include case studies to[…]

SmartPly SiteProtect hoarding SmartPly SiteProtect hoarding was erected during the repairs before the full reopening of the bridge on the 26th September.  . separated the site from the public thoroughfare enabling the pedestrians and traffic to stay safe It is a smooth, heavy-duty exterior coated panel designed for hard-wearing, demanding applications, such as this river site.[…]

Wikihouse was constructed using technology that can be plugged in with building products and electric Involving open-source design in the built environment, the moisture resistant OSB board offers a high strength solution that is suitable for use in internal and external structural applications. A total of 350 18mm SmartPly OSB3 panels of 2440x1220mm were used[…]

The publication includes advice on things to take into consideration when selecting timber and is aimed at architects, designers, engineers, project managers, property developers and estate managers wanting to manage risks and control costs. The literature focuses on three sections – the use of timber in refurbishment, new build and furniture, with information on the[…]

Based at Stand F30, the company’s Senior Technical Officer, Kyle Morris, will demonstrate the elements of the PAS 24 test on an enhanced security timber window, whilst Vic Kearley, Principal Technical Officer will carry out a soft body impact test to show the difference in performance between timber floor types. Timber Frame Consultant, Lewis Taylor,[…]

Delivered through FederLegnoArredo’s commercial arm, Conlegno, each piece of timber will undergo visual or machine grading and be assigned to an appropriate strength grade or class. To attain a CE mark, the timber must comply with the European EN 14081-1: Timber Structures – strength graded structural timber with rectangular cross section general requirements, and all[…]