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    April 8, 2026

    Cygnum Under New Ownership

    Grafton Group plc, one of Europe’s leading multinational distributors of construction related products and solutions has acquired Cygnum Holdings Limited. Founded in 1997 and based…
    April 8, 2026

    Following the Net Zero Pathway

    Alex Brock, Senior Pre-Construction Manager at B&K Hybrid Solutions (BKHS), explains why a ‘Wood First’ philosophy creates a pathway to lower-carbon construction and how gains…
    April 7, 2026

    Inaugural roofing batten training success

    The first Timber Industry Roofing Batten Training Day took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Liverpool last week. Over 40 delegates attended the event,…
    April 6, 2026

    Slow Housing Recovery, Rising Timber Opportunity

    The latest figures from the Housing Market Report 2025 and associated industry data paint a picture of a UK housing market that is stabilising rather…
    April 3, 2026

    Talking Timber

    Returning to the NCC Birmingham on 07 October, the Structural Timber Conference 2026 will bring the industry together again to examine the ideas, challenges and…

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      April 8, 2026

      Cygnum Under New Ownership

      Grafton Group plc, one of Europe’s leading multinational distributors of construction related products and solutions has acquired Cygnum Holdings Limited. Founded in 1997 and based in Macroom, Co. Cork, Cygnum…
      April 8, 2026

      Following the Net Zero Pathway

      Alex Brock, Senior Pre-Construction Manager at B&K Hybrid Solutions (BKHS), explains why a ‘Wood First’ philosophy creates a pathway to lower-carbon construction and how gains can be further achieved through…
      April 6, 2026

      Slow Housing Recovery, Rising Timber Opportunity

      The latest figures from the Housing Market Report 2025 and associated industry data paint a picture of a UK housing market that is stabilising rather than surging, but as Andrew…
      April 3, 2026

      Talking Timber

      Returning to the NCC Birmingham on 07 October, the Structural Timber Conference 2026 will bring the industry together again to examine the ideas, challenges and practical solutions shaping timber construction…
      April 1, 2026

      Quality Crafted Over Time

      As Tom Wright, Managing Director at George Barnsdale points out, maintaining architectural integrity when specifying timber windows involves a careful balance between preserving historical aesthetics and meeting modern performance standards.…
        March 16, 2026

        UK softwoods durability trial delivers decade-long evidence on performance and treatment

        A long-running field trial led by the Wood Protection Association (WPA) is providing some of the most comprehensive real-world performance…
        March 13, 2026

        Nineteen Group and Montgomery Group enter strategic partnership for Professional Woodworking Expo

        Nineteen Group has announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Montgomery Group for the forthcoming Professional Woodworking Expo…
        March 11, 2026

        Timber takes centre stage at Osaka Expo 2025

        From record-breaking structures to national pavilions, Osaka Expo 2025 offered a high-profile demonstration of timber’s growing role in large-scale, design-led…
        March 9, 2026

        The UK’s timber challenge isn’t just about trees – it’s about people

        With domestic timber ambitions rising, the UK faces a quieter challenge behind the headlines – whether it has the skills…
        March 5, 2026

        GL20 or GL24 – are we over-specifying glulam?

        GL24 has become the go-to glulam grade for many projects. But as UK timber supply and manufacturing capability develop, the…
        March 4, 2026

        Sustainability drive sees JELD-WEN accelerate progress on carbon, waste and responsible timber

        Beyond targets and ambition, JELD-WEN’s 2024 Sustainability Report shows how sustainability is increasingly being embedded into everyday manufacturing decision making…
        February 26, 2026

        Unlocking opportunity for timber in 2026 

        Against a backdrop of regulatory pressure, subdued demand and skills reform, Helen Hewitt, CEO of the British Woodworking Federation, looks…
        February 26, 2026

        Cutting downtime out of four-sided moulding

        In joinery and moulding manufacture, productivity is increasingly defined by how little time machines spend standing still. Leitz Tooling’s VariPlan…
        February 19, 2026

        Confor urges next Scottish Government to back homegrown timber

        Confor has launched a new manifesto ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, calling on the next Scottish Government to…

         

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