Structural Timber News
The latest in structural timber building design and technologies
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New Construction Skills Initiative Launches with Goal to Train 100,000 Workers
The Construction Skills Mission Board is set to hold its inaugural meeting, aiming to bring 100,000 new workers into the industry. The government has announced new measures to expand access to construction jobs for jobseekers, with Jobcentres set to collaborate…
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English expansion – timber frame specialist recruits for growth, south of the border
A Scottish based offsite manufacturing business – capable of delivering up to 2,000 timber frame structures per year – has recruited two new staff, as it extends its geographic reach. Kirkwood Timber Frame welcomes two County Durham natives – Antony…
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George Barnsdale joins NBS Source to increase reach with specifiers
Lincolnshire-based timber window and door manufacturer, George Barnsdale, is the latest manufacturer to join NBS and list its products on NBS Source, the highly successful manufacturer product platform. George Barnsdale works closely with architects and specifiers at all stages to…
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Timber Frame Specialist Expands Operations Using West Fraser Boards
An Aberdeenshire-based timber manufacturing and building solutions company is growing its client base and reputation for delivering on sustainability as well as customer satisfaction, employing a selection of high-performance panel products from the range of West Fraser. Brudon Joinery was established in…
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James Donaldson Timber Appoints New General Manager to Lead Flagship Site
Leading timber supplier, James Donaldson Timber (JDT) has appointed Mike Ellison to the role of general manager at its new flagship site in Chorley. An engineer by trade, Mike brings a wealth of experience and transferable skills to the team,…
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National Housing Bank: Finance Enables Growth, But Skills and Standards Are Key
Housing Bank Unlocks Finance — MEDITE SMARTPLY Highlights Next Steps for Delivery The UK Government’s announcement of a £16bn National Housing Bank, aimed at unlocking over 500,000 homes and accelerating progress on complex or stalled sites, has been welcomed across…
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Milestone reached on new £10m Inverclyde support hub
Ogilvie Construction has passed a significant milestone on the project to build a new £10 million community hub for people with learning disabilities in Inverclyde with the completion of the building’s foundations.
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Compliance confusion puts building sector success at risk, survey reveals
Results of a new survey of UK timber frame manufacturers, published today by MEDITE SMARTPLY and the Structural Timber Association, reveal a sector with growing pressure on its shoulders
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STA support housing focus following spending review
Following Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, announcement of the Labour Governments first Spending Review, the Structural Timber Association is pleased to see that housing was a key focus within the review
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Social housing leaders respond to unexpected £39bn boost for Affordable Homes Programme
Sector responds positively to the package, which also features a 10-year rent settlement and a consultation on rent convergence. In a brief statement issued last night, the Treasury confirmed that the Chancellor will unveil a £39bn, 10-year Affordable Homes Programme…
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