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UK softwood trade mulls 2026 prospects
As the UK softwood trade returned from the holidays, opinions were mixed regarding the opening market conditions and prospects for Q1 2026. The New Year resumption followed an unexpectedly strong December for some, as several merchants saw a pick-up in…
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Calldene Structural Timber Solutions helps restore fire-damaged pub
Rapid-response roof truss package gets historic pub operational within weeks Calldene Structural Timber Solutions, one of the South East’s most experienced structural timber engineering specialists, delivered a bespoke roof truss package to support the rapid restoration of the fire-damaged Shinfield…
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MKM expands network with new Congleton branch creating 18 local jobs
MKM Building Supplies has continued its UK branch expansion with the opening of a new builders’ merchant in Congleton, creating around 18 new jobs for local people. The new Congleton site, which opens its doors on Monday 19 January 2026,…
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Bartram Manufacturing invests in Hundegger technology
Timber frame and truss specialist Bartram Manufacturing has committed more than £500,000 to upgrading its production capabilities with the installation of new Hundegger technology. Based in Sandy, Bedfordshire, the manufacturer, also a producer of engineered floor joists, has invested in…
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PEFC UK launches research project on certification in construction
PEFC UK is launching a new research project to understand why some companies choose PEFC certification in construction, and why others do not. We want a clear picture of how certification is viewed and what support the sector needs. This…
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BMF’s Winter 2025 Industry Forecast anticipates a slow start for the building sector in 2026
Extracts from the BMF’s Winter 2025 Industry Forecast, featuring statements from John Newcomb, CEO of the BMF, and the trade body’s Industry Analyst/Economist, Andrei Imbru, are attached. The full 37-page report can be accessed by BMF members HERE A stagnant market…
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New 2026 Construction Regulations Set to Transform Product Testing
With only a third of construction products currently regulated and as many as 30,000 still operating outside any formal oversight, the building technology supply-chain is confronting a serious credibility crisis. Offsite and industrialised construction specialist Darren Richards of Cogent Consulting…
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MILWAUKEE Tools launches flagship UK Experience Centre
MILWAUKEE Tools has launched its UK Experience Centre in Aylesbury, marking a 10-year commitment to addressing the shortage of practical, trade-ready skills across the country. The 13,250-square-foot, carbon-neutral facility represents the company’s largest investment in UK training infrastructure to date.…
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UK timber prices drop as supply levels out
UK timber prices have dropped by around 5% in the final quarter of 2025, marking the first decline in two years, due to improved supply from sawmills and increased imports from Scandinavia. Homebuilders are cautiously optimistic that the reduction in…
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Mumford & Wood wins BWF Woodworking Project of the Year Award
Essex-based Mumford & Wood Ltd has been awarded the BWF’s Woodworking Project of the Year Award for its handcrafted bespoke windows at London’s prestigious residential development, 1 Mayfair. Sponsored by Anker Stuy Coatings, specialists in high-quality industrial coatings and paint…
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