TTF Press Releases
Global timber conference marks beginning of new era for the industry
Global timber conference marks beginning of new era for the industry
More than 150 members came together for the inaugural Timber Development UK AGM and Global Timber Conference, marking the beginning of a new era for the UK timber industry. Timber…
Timber Development UK calls for recognition of crucial role of timber on built environment day at COP26
Timber Development UK calls for recognition of crucial role of timber on built environment day at COP26
As we enter the first ever Built Environment Day at COP26, Timber Development UK (the trade association formed from the merger of the UK Timber Trade Federation and TRADA) is…
Timber import patterns shift rapidly to meet high demand in Q3
Timber import patterns shift rapidly to meet high demand in Q3
The market has proved responsive to high demand for timber in the UK with imports sourced from a far broader range of supplying countries in Q3. Demand for timber and…
New manifesto calls for greater use of wood to help prevent climate breakdown
New manifesto calls for greater use of wood to help prevent climate breakdown
To avert the worst effects of climate change, the global forest and timber industries are calling on politicians to urgently support the scaling up of the use of wood in…
Softwood supply finally catching construction demand, says TTF
Softwood supply finally catching construction demand, says TTF
More than seven million m3 of timber and panel products were imported by the UK between January and July 2021, according to the latest Timber Trade Federation (TTF) Market Statement. This is…
Timber up to take top place twice with Stirling Prize nomination
Timber up to take top place twice with Stirling Prize nomination
The shortlist for the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize 2021 has been announced, with the timber-framed Cambridge Central Mosque – a major glulam and CLT structure – one of the six entrants.…
Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) published
Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) published
The Code for Construction Product Infomation (CCPI) has been officially published today in a bid to drive higher and clearer standards in the manufacturing and construction industry. This code has been…
New report on housing launched with the APPG for the timber industries
New report on housing launched with the APPG for the timber industries
Yesterday we had our first official meeting for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Timber Industries. At this meeting we were able to elect officers, as well as launch…
TTF finds timber imports surge past one million m3 in June 2021
TTF finds timber imports surge past one million m3 in June 2021
The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) latest statistics show the volume of imported timber experienced a further surge in June 2021, exceeding one million m3. At a total of 1.01 million…
Government extends deadline for recognition of CE marked products till 1 January 2023
Government extends deadline for recognition of CE marked products till 1 January 2023
The government has officially confirmed the extension of the deadline to end recognition of CE marked products by one year. This means CE marked goods – including timber construction products…