cross-laminated timber Archives

Apr- 2019 -

5 April

News

Robert Gordon University researches robotic timber construction methods

Researchers from Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment are conducting a research project into an innovative housing construction method which could help to bring down the cost for house-buyers.

Mar- 2019 -

19 March

Features

Building for the future

Swedish forestry group Södra will begin production of cross-laminated timber (CLT) next year. Michelle Gordon caught up with its GB & Ireland sales director Jeremy English to talk about its plans to move into the new market.

Aug- 2018 -

6 August

News

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre manufactures UK’s first cross-laminated timber from hardwood

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has manufactured the UK’s first ever cross-laminated timber (CLT) from hardwood.

Mar- 2018 -

29 March

News

PegasusLife completes first stage of CLT retirement development in Falmouth

PegasusLife has completed stage one of the UK’ first retirement development built using cross-laminated timber (CLT) in Falmouth.

Dec- 2017 -

20 December

Mass timber – the future of sustainable construction

Almost 20 years after its first use in the UK cross laminated timber (CLT) is yet to be embraced by many in the wider construction sector. Peter Wilson, architect and director of Timber Design Initiatives Ltd reviews a new publication…

Nov- 2017 -

21 November

CLT is first choice for retirement development

Specialist retirement living developer PegasusLife has broken ground on a new scheme for over 55s in Falmouth which will be constructed using cross-laminated timber (CLT).