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Ecojoist: a precision-engineered structural component |
Goodwins expands to meet growing demand
Published: 07 March, 2008
With a significant investment in its factory, Goodwins Timber Frame hopes to continue to grow its timber engineering business, which utilises Ecojoist in flooring production
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More than 100 people are expected to attend the UKTFA event |
UKTFA hosts free networking event for South West firms
Published: 04 March, 2008
Businesses in the South West who want to cash in on the growth of timber frame are being encouraged to attend a free UKTFA networking event
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Ty Unnos: adding value to local timber |
New Welsh construction system to challenge building techniques
Published: 29 February, 2008
A new building system, developed by Wood Knowledge Wales, is to be unveiled that uses locally produced timber to create hollow beams, bolted together to create modular buildings
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Timber frame has added to the architectural appeal |
Timber adds appeal to Rotherham development
Published: 25 February, 2008
Chandos Timber Engineering is helping Kingbury Homes enhance the aesthetic appeal of an 18-home development in Rotherham with timber frame
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HSE inspectors will use the UKTFA's Health and Safety Code of Practice when visiting timber frame sites |
Safety first
Published: 23 February, 2008
Jim Johnstone, chairman of the Health and Safety Committee at the UK Timber Frame Association, puts the spotlight on saving lives and livelihoods in 2008
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Open panel systems are more reliant on site skills |
Writing on the wall for open panel?
Published: 23 February, 2008
The Code for Sustainable Homes is billed as good news for timber building, but Chris Gaze, associate director at the BRE, contends it may not be so good for a certain type of timber frame
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Carronvale timber frame systems used in a multi-storey building |
Timber growth fuels Carronvale’s need for Norbord
Published: 21 February, 2008
Scottish timber frame manufacturer Carronvale is upping its requirement for Norbord Sterling OSB to keep pace with growing demand for timber frame systems in Scotland
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Work on the Loch Ness project will begin in February |
Timber frame houses sited at Loch Ness
Published: 23 January, 2008
InnovaHouse's latest project will see an environmentally-friendly timber frame house built on the banks of Loch Ness
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Westframe manager Dave Thacker |
Timber footprint fits Westleigh future
Published: 05 December, 2007
A Leicestershire-based timber frame manufacturer has boosted production by 300% in the last two months thanks to growing demand for its product
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By 2010, all UKTFA members will only be able to use UKTFA/CSCS approved erectors |
UKTFA training programmes get the thumbs up
Published: 01 November, 2007
UKTFA sees the recognition of its training programmes by CSCS as a significant vote of confidence
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The Rochdale headquarters of Chandos Timber Engineering and Karmo Civil Engineering |
Chandos makes earth move
Published: 09 September, 2007
Chandos Timber Engineering, the Rochdale-based timber frame construction specialist, has bolstered its offer with the launch of a groundworks service
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New timber systems factory is right on Target
Published: 20 August, 2007
Target founder Nick Whittle is hoping to 'up the ante' in the timber frame industry
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Timber frame claims trophy
Published: 18 June, 2007
Timber frame manufacturer Frame UK has claimed a top housing award for its work on a development in Cornwall
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Timber has the lowest carbon cost of any mainstream building material |
Nothing to prove
Published: 06 April, 2007
Zero carbon is now the big issue, as Bryan Woodley, chief executive of the UK Timber Frame Association, explains
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Timber frame requires 20% fewer on-site labour days than masonry construction |
Timber's top 10 hits
Published: 12 January, 2007
Speed and cost are just some of the reasons why housebuilders should look to timber, says Bryan Woodley, chief executive of the UK Timber Frame Association
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Keeping a cool head under fire
Published: 12 December, 2006
It was predictable the UK's anti-timber frame lobby would capitalise on the fire at the Beaufort Park development in north London in July, writes Timber Building editor Mike Jeffree.
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