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    June 7, 2026

    Institute of Carpenters sets out future skills agenda

    The Institute of Carpenters has briefed its Royal Patron on leadership succession, skills development and new initiatives aimed at strengthening the UK wood occupations sector.…
    June 6, 2026

    German sawmills call for action on beetle-damaged spruce

    Germany’s sawmilling sector is pushing for a national plan to expand storage capacity for beetle-damaged spruce, as research shows that properly handled timber can remain…
    June 5, 2026

    MEDITE SMARTPLY calls for joined-up action on timber skills

    MEDITE SMARTPLY has warned that the UK construction skills crisis will not be solved by recruitment campaigns alone, arguing that the timber sector needs deeper…
    June 4, 2026

    Deanta opens £15m Ely facility to support next phase of growth

    Deanta UK has formally opened its new £15m flagship facility in Cambridgeshire, marking a significant investment in the company’s next phase of growth. The new…
    June 3, 2026

    Building Trust in Timber

    Wendy Thomson, an Associate at multi-disciplinary engineering firm Clancy Consulting, and a member of the STA, takes stock of the Timber in Construction Roadmap almost…

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      June 7, 2026

      Institute of Carpenters sets out future skills agenda

      The Institute of Carpenters has briefed its Royal Patron on leadership succession, skills development and new initiatives aimed at strengthening the UK wood occupations sector. The current and future leadership…
      June 5, 2026

      MEDITE SMARTPLY calls for joined-up action on timber skills

      MEDITE SMARTPLY has warned that the UK construction skills crisis will not be solved by recruitment campaigns alone, arguing that the timber sector needs deeper collaboration, better training routes and…
      June 4, 2026

      Deanta opens £15m Ely facility to support next phase of growth

      Deanta UK has formally opened its new £15m flagship facility in Cambridgeshire, marking a significant investment in the company’s next phase of growth. The new site at Lancaster Way, Ely,…
      June 3, 2026

      Building Trust in Timber

      Wendy Thomson, an Associate at multi-disciplinary engineering firm Clancy Consulting, and a member of the STA, takes stock of the Timber in Construction Roadmap almost a year since its update.…
      June 2, 2026

      Professional woodworking Expo 2026 set to bring the industry together

      Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 23-25 June 2026, the exhibition will showcase the latest machinery, tooling, software, finishes, materials and manufacturing solutions, while giving visitors the opportunity to…
        June 1, 2026

        Howdens opens 16 new depots as network passes 850 locations

        Howdens has expanded its depot network with 16 new openings since December 2025, creating 85 new jobs and increasing local…
        June 1, 2026

        Island Innovation

        A pioneering 3600sq m development for the first purpose-built extra care facility in the Falkland Islands, was a huge favourite…
        May 31, 2026

        Rettenmeier strengthens UK presence with new subsidiary and warehouse network

        European sawmilling group Rettenmeier has established a UK subsidiary, with a Birmingham head office and Warrington warehouse facility forming the…
        May 30, 2026

        Stora Enso wood products sales rise as Junnikkala acquisition boosts 2025 results

        Stora Enso’s wood products division delivered stronger sales in 2025, helped by the acquisition of Junnikkala, higher sales prices across…
        May 29, 2026

        New alliance launched to give wood occupations a stronger voice

        The Wood Occupations and Materials Alliance (WOMA) has been launched in London, bringing the Institute of Carpenters and National Association…
        May 29, 2026

        Investing in Precision and Efficiency with Essetre CNC Technology

        A focus on making self-build simpler led Fleming Homes to invest in the Essetre Techno Saw CNC, the first of…
        May 27, 2026

        Don’t Let Outdated Policies Hold Back UK Timber Opportunities

        In 2025, the UK Government elevated Grown in Britain (GiB) to Category A status within the Timber Procurement Policy, placing…
        May 25, 2026

        From Targets to Delivery

        What will it really take to hit the much referenced 1.5 million homes target? Roly Ward, Head of Business Development…
        May 22, 2026

        UK’s First Circular Construction Hub Launched

        London has taken a major step towards circular construction with the launch of the UK’s first Circular Construction Hub in…

         

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