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Oregon Timber Frame boosts production capacity
Oregon Timber Frame, owned by Barratt Redrow, has completed the final phase of a £25m factory expansion programme, increasing annual capacity to 5,000 home kits. The timber manufacturer was acquired by the home builder in 2022. Since then, the company…
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Glennon Brothers acquires Pontrilas Group
Glennon Brothers has announced the acquisition of the Hereford-based Pontrilas Group, a deal that adds £120m of turnover to the business and represents a significant step in the group’s ongoing expansion across the UK and Ireland timber markets. The acquisition…
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Forfar timber jobs secured as National Timber Group closures drive losses beyond 200
Dozens of jobs in Forfar have been safeguarded after Orchard Timber collapsed and was subsequently bought out of administration by Beatsons Building Supplies. The Orchardbank-based timber merchant, which closed abruptly last month and made its workforce redundant, is set to…
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Two new HUBTEX forklifts deliver sustainable power for wood yards and warehouses
HUBTEX is expanding its range of electric multidirectional sideloaders with two new 5-tonne models designed for demanding timber applications: the MSL 50 and the MAXX 50. Both trucks are tailored to the needs of timber merchants, sawmills and prefabricated house…
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28 Timber Buildings Shortlisted for the Built by Nature Prize 2025
Vancouver, Canada – Built by Nature has announced the 28 shortlisted buildings for the Built by Nature Prize 2025, celebrating the projects and people driving a global transformation in timber and bio-based construction. The Prize was open for entries for…
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Built for proper grafters. MKM opens 135th branch in Wolverhampton, creating 19 jobs and a trade-first service that’s open to everyone
Wolverhampton, West Midlands – MKM Building Supplies (MKM), the UK’s proper independent builders’ merchant, is opening its 135th branch in Wolverhampton on Monday 7th July 2025. MKM Wolverhampton will create 19 new jobs and deliver expert advice, strong stock levels, and…
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NTS secures BBA third-party certification for its NTSROOF® product suite – establishing a new standard in off-site roofing solutions
Proud moment for team NTS as they achieve BBA third-party certification for the NTSROOF® suite of products. National Timber Systems (NTS) is proud to announce that its NTSROOF® suite of products has been awarded third-party certification by the British Board…
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MMC Company Secures £8m Investment for Oxfordshire Housing Project
Ultra-low carbon MMC builder Greencore Homes has received £8m in public funding to support its construction of a 42-home scheme at Milton Heights, Oxfordshire. The funding comes from Homes England via its Home Building Fund, which is designed to help…
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What Are the Top Six Misconceptions Architects Have About Designing with Timber?
Even though timber was never implicated in the tragedy, post-Grenfell fears around its combustibility and subsequent amendments to Building Regulations dealt a blow to timber’s credentials as the sustainable building material of choice in the UK. These concerns, along with…
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The STA Enhances the Volume Pattern Book with an Update
The Structural Timber Association (STA) has released the latest update to the STA Volume 1 Pattern Book: Structural Timber Buildings Fire Safety in Use, which offers insights into the performance of various structural timber elements. This publication, peer-reviewed by experts…
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