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18 May, 2012
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Timber & Sustainable Building is a must read for anyone interested in the use of wood in construction and the built environment.  The magazine and website cover latest news on traditional solid timber-based construction, timber frame and building systems using glulam, LVL, SIPs and cross-laminated panels, along with sustainability and environmental issues. Technical articles are provided by TRADA.

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A German Brettstapel build project

“First” UK-sourced solid timber building

The “first” UK-sourced solid timber building is to be built in North Wales by Pochin Special Projects.

Published:  15 May, 2012
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Stewart Milne ships house kits to Falklands

Stewart Milne Timber Systems has just shipped two private house kits to the Falkland Islands.

Published:  01 May, 2012
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Glulam beams and LVL feature in the University of York's new Hub

Metsä Wood helps create a hub

Kerto LVL and glulam have been used in the new Ron Cooke Hub at the University of York designed by BDP.

Published:  26 April, 2012
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Leading contractors strike PEFC/FSC balance

The UK Contractors Group (UKCG), which accounts for one third of the country’s construction turnover, has agreed a new timber environmental procurement policy, giving equal weight to FSC and PEFC certification schemes. 

Published:  25 April, 2012
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The cedar log home fire on Green Island

Fire hits millionaire’s new cedar home

Fire has severely damaged a millionaire’s cedar log home under construction on an exclusive island in Poole harbour.

Published:  25 April, 2012