Glenn Howells Architects has completed work on the new Biffa Award Welcome Building – at the Forestry Commission’s National Arboretum at Westonbirt.   Based in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, the arboretum is a Grade I registered landscape that is home to an internationally renowned tree collection and heritage area. The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of the Friends[…]

The course is based around the company’s ‘Innovative Timber Construction’ book covering the most common types of alternative timber walls and costs £189 per person, or £209 for non members.

Meanwhile, the timber frame training course, which takes place on 25th September and 20th November, includes information on Building Regulations, thermal bridging, air tightness, fire safety, acoustic performance and cladding. To book contact the training department on 01494 569620 or email [email protected].

Y-wall can be cut, drilled and nailed to offer a solution for frame and cladding contractors needing a product which has been rigorously tested to suit all construction projects. Read the full story here

The seminar sessions are designed to appeal to everyone interested in timber, but particularly clients, contractors, architects and engineers who are increasingly using more and more wood products throughout the built environment. The Eight Core Themes• Pushing Boundaries: stretching imaginations• Training and Talent: growing your business through people. • Resource: Directors’ briefings• Innovation: designing the future• Engineers and Timber: ingenious structures[…]

TRADA’s ‘Modified Wood Products’ information sheet has recently been updated to help specifiers understand the effects of different types of modification on wood materials.

Timber is grabbing the headlines for all the right reasons. Clients want to learn more about it, architects love the design flexibility and when it comes to retail, education, leisure and healthcare environments – customers love to be closer to it. Timber Expo will be co-locating with W14 – the trade exhibition for UK joinery[…]