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Changes to Approved Document B could have profound implications for timber construction and the UK’s net zero targets. Andrew Orriss, Chief Executive of the Structural Timber Association (STA) outlines some critical considerations. The government has been consulting on changes to…

Glidevale Protect is proud to support The Innovation Hub in its goal to deliver sustainable and thermally efficient timber frame homes for Morro Partnerships. For Dave Thacker, Head of Innovation at The Innovation Hub and an experienced specialist within the…

Components such as trusses, beams, and timber frame panels can vary in size, shape, and weight. They are typically challenging to handle due to their bulkiness, heaviness, and lengths that can exceed 14m. These high-value components need to move seamlessly…

Across the UK and Irish structural timber sector, manufacturers are expected to produce more than ever before, often to meet quicker deliveries. Harry Sadler, Service Manager for Hundegger UK explains why machine reliability is critical. Whether supplying roof trusses, timber…

Alex Brock, Senior Pre-Construction Manager at B&K Hybrid Solutions (BKHS) builds a case for hybrid timber construction and explores what a growing diversity of projects says about the direction of this important market. The construction industry continues to face significant…

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 the right formulation can fall short. As WPA Chairman Steve…

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 land area. Total growing stock is estimated at 38.3 billion…

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 the questions being asked of panel products are becoming more…

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 as timber and panel specifications become more varied, that simple…

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 and a predictable finish once installed. That shift is reflected…