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    August 12, 2026

    Structural Timber Association appoints Iain McIlwee as Chief Executive Officer

    The Structural Timber Association (STA) has appointed Iain McIlwee as its new Chief Executive Officer.  Iain will take up the role on 2nd November 2026,…
    August 11, 2026

    Structural Timber Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed

    The shortlist for the Structural Timber Awards 2026 has officially been announced, showcasing an exceptional selection of projects, people and organisations from across the timber…
    August 6, 2026

    Burnham urged to help construction supply chain costs

    The Construction Products Association (CPA) has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take action to reduce cost pressures across the construction supply chain following…
    August 6, 2026

    Specifying Fire-Retardant Panels with Confidence

    In an interview with Architecture Today, Steve Johnson, Fire-Retardant (FR) Product Manager at James Latham, discusses the key considerations when selecting fire-retardant panel products, highlighting…
    August 6, 2026

    WoodEx® engineered timber: stability, scalability and specification

    Engineered timber is increasingly being specified as a way of achieving the aesthetic and environmental benefits of solid wood, while overcoming challenges around movement, stability…

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      July 3, 2026

      Wood protection starts with the process

      For treatment to perform as intended, the process has to be right: appropriate plant design, accurate controls, correct conditioning and clear documentation from batch to batch. Without that foundation, even…
      July 2, 2026

      Europe’s forests are growing – but timber supply is entering a more demanding era

      Europe’s forests remain one of the continent’s great natural and economic assets. They cover more than 232 million hectares across the FOREST EUROPE countries, accounting for around 35% of total…
      June 30, 2026

      Plantation to panel: inside Lumin’s plywood supply chain

      Plywood is one of the timber trade’s great workhorse products. It sits behind hoardings, formwork, transport floors, furniture, joinery and packaging, often doing the heavy lifting without much attention. Yet…
      June 25, 2026

      Specialist timber without the stock risk

      The builders’ merchant model has always depended on getting the basics right: the right product, in the right place, at the right time, at a price that makes sense. But…
      June 24, 2026

      Timber cladding trends point to performance, finishing and supply resilience

      Timber cladding is no longer being specified on appearance alone. Across education, residential and commercial projects, the market is moving towards products that can offer durability, stable supply, clearer warranties…
        June 23, 2026

        The cost of small inefficiencies

        It’s entirely possible to run a good business on a system that ‘does the job’. Many timber traders do. It…
        June 22, 2026

        Can electric HGVs carry the weight of timber transport?

        Timber transport is not an easy place to start an electric vehicle revolution. Loads are heavy, routes can be remote,…
        June 21, 2026

        Storage, Airflow and Detailing: Protecting Timber on Site

        Timber performance does not begin and end at the point of supply. A board, beam or cladding pack may leave…
        June 20, 2026

        Material handling solutions for modern timber construction

        Components such as trusses, beams, and timber frame panels can vary in size, shape, and weight. They are typically challenging…
        June 19, 2026

        Cladding switch keeps Starbucks project moving

        Commercial projects do not always fail because of design intent. More often, the pressure comes when a specification meets the…
        June 17, 2026

        IMA Schelling UK focuses on practical shopfloor solutions at PWE

        IMA Schelling UK will exhibit at the Professional Woodworking Expo (PWE) at the NEC, Birmingham from 23–25 June 2026, presenting…
        June 15, 2026

        BSW Timber Solutions sets science-based emissions targets

        BSW Timber Solutions has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions through the Science Based Targets initiative, setting near-term reduction…
        June 15, 2026

        Calders & Grandidge joins WPA as treated timber focus sharpens

        Calders & Grandidge has joined the Wood Protection Association, strengthening its links with the wider industrial wood preservation sector. Boston-based…
        June 13, 2026

        Europe’s woodworking sector calls for timber-led housing push

        Europe’s woodworking industries are urging the European Commission to put timber construction at the heart of its response to the…

         

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