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The benefits of combining offsite construction with external wall insulation (EWI) have been explored in a technical document produced by the British Board of Agrément in conjunction with EWI specialist STO.

The average price of commercial forestry on the market rose 23% over the last year to £11,478 per stocked hectare (ha), according to the 21st edition of the UK Forest Market Report.

The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) and The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) have joined forces under a partnership agreement aimed at strengthening the market for timber cladding and decking. 

Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has promoted Oli James to the role of the group’s technical director.

Tilhill Forestry will be working with both the University of the Highland and Islands (UHI) and Innovate UK on a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).

Norbord has appointed Dan Clarke to the role of national sales manager, with responsibility for extending its portfolio in the new build, off site manufacturing, modular, timber frame, MMC and timber engineering sectors.

Construction and real estate expert Mark Farmer has been appointed as the Government’s new champion for Modern Methods of Construction in housebuilding.

A report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Timber Industries (APPG), highlights the key role timber industries can play in helping the Government meet its targets for housebuilding whilst working to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Housing minister Esther McVey has launched new ‘centre of excellence’ for MMC across the north of England.

More than 250 participants from 22 countries met in Hamburg in October for the international FEFPEB Congress – the most important meeting of the year for the global wood packaging industry.