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Burnham urged to help construction supply chain costs
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take action to reduce cost pressures across the construction supply chain following a downgrade in its latest industry forecasts. The revised outlook reflects the delayed economic effects…
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Specifying Fire-Retardant Panels with Confidence
In an interview with Architecture Today, Steve Johnson, Fire-Retardant (FR) Product Manager at James Latham, discusses the key considerations when selecting fire-retardant panel products, highlighting differences in performance, compliance requirements and specification best practice. Fire-retardant panels are widely used across…
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WoodEx® engineered timber: stability, scalability and specification
Engineered timber is increasingly being specified as a way of achieving the aesthetic and environmental benefits of solid wood, while overcoming challenges around movement, stability and material efficiency. James Latham’s WoodEx range brings together a series of engineered timber solutions, from door frames…
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What England can learn from Scotland’s housebuilding industry
Drive north across the border, and something quietly different begins to reveal itself in how homes are built It’s not immediately obvious in the streetscape, but beneath the surface, Scotland has, over time, reshaped the fundamentals of housing delivery – how homes…
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PAGED Group strengthens sales leadership to support growth strategy
PAGED Group has restructured the management boards of PAGED Plywood and Paged Trade as part of a wider strategy to expand sales, strengthen customer relationships and increase the market presence of PAGED products in Poland and internationally. Effective from 01…
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Jan Green Appointed Chief Commercial Officer at STARK Building Materials UK
STARK Building Materials UK has appointed Jan Green as its new Chief Commercial Officer, further strengthening the company’s leadership team as it develops its commercial strategy and supplier relationships. Green brings more than 12 years of experience in the building…
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Supporting Safe Timber Growth
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) provides some critical considerations. THE GOVERNMENT has been consulting on changes to…
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Andy Burnham Urged to Back British Timber to Help Solve Housing Crisis
In an open letter to Andy Burnham, Richard Kelly, managing director at Foresight, argues that a “homes from homegrown timber” approach could help address the housing crisis while also improving timber security, supporting public health and accelerating low-carbon growth. Richard…
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Clark Engineering Appointed UK Distributor for Palms
Clark Engineering has expanded its machinery portfolio by adding Palms and has already completed its first build at the company’s Dumfries site. The build features a Palms 12U trailer with a 17,000kg gross weight and incorporates equipment from several of…
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Timber Merchant Marks 145th Year with Mill and Fleet Investment
Linnell Bros Ltd has strengthened its manufacturing and delivery operations with significant investment in new mill machinery and vehicles at its Silverstone headquarters near Northampton. The 145-year-old timber merchant, now run by the fourth and fifth generations of the Linnell…
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