This newsletter will be the final Timber Update in the TTF format, with our new brand – Timber Development UK – being rolled out from tomorrow!For those who are perhaps unaware, Timber Development UK (TDUK) was formed from the merger of the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA).After a lengthy process, we are hugely excited to officially begin our journey as a new, integrated timber supply chain. The new organisation will bring about some changes, particularly on the digital side.We will have a shiny new logo as well as a new set of brand guidelines for members. We will also have a brand new website which we want to become a source of knowledge and truth for every member of the timber supply chain.The new website will combine the best elements of the Timber Trade Federation and TRADA, including their combined libraries of Wood Information Sheets, market data, guidance, case studies and publications.We will be providing new login details for members in the coming weeks as well as tutorials on how to use the new website. In the meantime, the TRADA and TTF websites are going to remain live till 31 October 2022, and your login details will continue to work.Keep an eye out for the Welcome Pack being received by your business this week, and your digital Welcome Pack next week. In the meantime, we would really like to see you all at the Wood Awards exhibit with Material Matters Fair at London Design Festival (22-25 September).This is a free to attend exhibition. Members of our staff will be there, so please do come in and say hi and see some of the incredible timber projects shortlisted in 2022.These are just some of the exciting developments heading your way in the next few months. Do keep an eye on your inboxes and our social media for more updates!Have a great week all.
Timber Development UK News
Wood Awards partners with Material Matters at London Design FestivalThe Wood Awards shortlist is set to be on display at London Design Festival as part of an exciting new partnership with the Material Matters fair, which takes place from 22-25 September.
Register your interest now in new timber engineering and design courseProspective learners are being called on to register their interest for new Timber Technology Engineering Design courses from the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE).
National Timber Group acquires SV Timber to expand its presence within the MidlandsNational Timber Group have announced the acquisition of SV Timber, which becomes the latest big step forward in National Timber Group’s (NTG’s) drive to be the largest, independent, specialist timber processing and distribution group in the UK
Stick to the standardsRoofing battens are subject to strict grading and quality requirements due to the key role they play in the structure of a building. We explain why businesses must ensure they only sell and use timber with the correct quality marks.
Material Matters Exhibition
The 2022 Wood Awards shortlist is set to be on display at London Design Festival as part of an exciting new partnership with the Material Matters fair, which takes place from 22-25 September.
Timber Technology Engineering Design
Are you a prospective learner interested in timber engineering and design?If so, be sure to register for the new Timber Technology Engineering Design courses from the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE).These two new 12-week courses are now on offer for built environment professionals to learn how to design and build net zero structures using timber. Timber TED 1, which covers design, materials, and sustainability, will be the first to start taking in students this September.These courses are relevant to anyone in the built environment sector. So whether you are in a technical sales role, in a trussed rafter or timber frame business, upskilling within a merchant or joinery firm, or an engineer or architect seeking to level up, be sure to register now!
REGISTER FOR TIMBER TED 1Webinar Series | designTimber
Our designTimber series concluded last week with an excellent webinar on the Built East Pavilion in Belfast.
We want to say a big thank you to all the speakers and attendees who made the series a success. From house extensions to university libraries, the series highlighted the true beauty and versatility of timber construction.If you would like to catch up on the webinars, the recordings from all the designTimber webinars can be found below.
Catch up | designTimber
Magdalene College Library
Designed by architects Niall McLaughlin Architects and engineers Smith & Wallwork, the Magdalene College Library has been described as a “tour de force of architectural design and achievement”.
Hear from the architects and engineers as they go into detail on the design and process behind the Magdalene College Library.
The Welcome Building, RHS Garden Bridgewater
Designed by Hodder + Partners, this building is an incredible example of the light, open spaces possible through engineered timber products.This webinar went into detail on the design and processes behind this building.
The Wooden Annex
Designed by Tsuruta Architects, the Wooden Annex is an impressive refurbishment and extension of a long and narrow 1950s end-of-terrace house with the addition of a single-story timber annex.During this webinar, we heard from the architect and engineer behind this beautiful extension.
The Built East Pavilion
We heard how the Built East Pavilion has used timber to positively engage the community as a flexible place to move through, meet, mend bicycles or, initially, to hold an exhibition to remind the community of its heritage.
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