Structural Timber News
The latest in structural timber building design and technologies
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Donaldson Timber Systems appoints Quality Manager
Leading UK offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems has appointed James Lund-Lack as Regional and Quality Manager. An expert construction professional and strategic advisor, James brings over 15 years of senior management experience to his role, most recently as Managing Director…
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Building Trust in Timber
Wendy Thomson, an Associate at multi-disciplinary engineering firm Clancy Consulting, and a member of the STA, takes stock of the Timber in Construction Roadmap almost a year since its update. The UK Government published an update to its Timber in…
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Premier Forest Products makes key executive appointment amid continued growth
Premier Forest Products has announced the promotion of Neil Davies from Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO), as the business continues its period of significant growth. The appointment follows a series of acquisitions by Premier…
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Island Innovation
A pioneering 3600sq m development for the first purpose-built extra care facility in the Falkland Islands, was a huge favourite at the 2025 Structural Timber Awards and set a new benchmark for healthcare and assisted living for the Islands. Designed…
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Gresford Architects transforms 1980s Oxfordshire bungalow to EnerPHit standard
A certified EnerPHit retrofit has transformed a former bungalow into a low-energy family home for Gresford Architects founder Tom Gresford. The project retains the building’s existing screed, blockwork walls and concrete lintels, while incorporating a new timber-framed extension. Following the…
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Investing in Precision and Efficiency with Essetre CNC Technology
A focus on making self-build simpler led Fleming Homes to invest in the Essetre Techno Saw CNC, the first of its kind supplied to the UK through the respected Weinig UK sales network. Fleming Homes, founded in 1986 by Thomas…
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Don’t Let Outdated Policies Hold Back UK Timber Opportunities
In 2025, the UK Government elevated Grown in Britain (GiB) to Category A status within the Timber Procurement Policy, placing GiB certification on equal footing with established international schemes for public procurement. For architects, specifiers, and construction professionals, this recognition…
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Dementia Care Home Named Welsh Building of the Year
A dementia care home designed by Pentan Architects has been named the 2026 Building of the Year by the Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW). The Cardiff-based practice received the RSAW’s highest accolade for Severn View Park, a development…
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From Targets to Delivery
What will it really take to hit the much referenced 1.5 million homes target? Roly Ward, Head of Business Development at MEDITE SMARTPLY outlines some key issues to be addressed The UK Government has said it is “absolutely committed” to…
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UK’s First Circular Construction Hub Launched
London has taken a major step towards circular construction with the launch of the UK’s first Circular Construction Hub in the Royal Docks – a project that could reshape how materials are used, reused and recovered across its rapidly expanding…
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