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Taylor Lane Timber Frame has supplied and erected its 140mm timber frame system, pre-insulated with 100mm PIR, for 73 houses in phase two of Elmsbrook, an eco-development by A2 Dominion, in Bicester, Oxfordshire. 

The future success of digital construction lies with improved planning, more consistent procurement by Government, integrated software systems, the education of the young and the development of hybrid solutions that don’t scare the industry, according to the opening debate at this year’s UK Construction Week (UKCW).

The construction industry has taken the lead on fire safety since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, while waiting for Government clarification, according to research conducted as part of UK Construction Week (UKCW).

Northumberland’s largest manufacturing employer, welcomed over 1,400 people through its doors when it held an open weekend for the local community to find out more about its operations.

A leading agriculture college has joined forces with the UK’s largest forestry and timber harvesting company to help meet the skills gap in forestry with a new Diploma in Forestry and Woodland Management.

Product specifications designed to offer passive fire protection are still being routinely altered, despite the potentially catastrophic consequences, according to fire, thermal and acoustic insulation manufacturer Promat UK.

The theme for this year’s PEFC UK stakeholder meeting, which will be held on 16th October in London, will be innovation and technology in the forest products sector.

The shortlist for the 2018 British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards – now in its 10th year – has been announced.

NYTimber is on course for a record-breaking year after its Engineered Wood Products (EWP) division achieved £1m worth of sales in a single month.

Almost three quarters (72%) of flat tenants would ignore guidance to ‘stay put’ if there was a fire in their building, according to research released during Fire Door Safety Week (24-30th September 2018).