Wood for Good

Can two of the timber industry's stalwart crusaders protect its rise as a building shield?

Timber strength and spans is the latest addition to the TRADA and wood for good (wfg) series of ‘Choose & Use' timber information sheets aimed at the general builder.

If timber is to be the new face of urban design, then the industry must address its misuse. TiC reports on two initiatives designed to carve its credentials into the mindsets of 21st century designers.

 TiC talks to Confor chief executive Stuart Goodall about the future of British Forestry.

TIMBER PROVED a great success at the Ecobuild and Futurebuild sister events held in London earlier this year.

Stewart Milne Timber Systems Managing Director for England and Wales Stewart Delgarno this month took the helm of the UK Timber Frame Association. TiC spoke to Dalgarno to find out his plans for the future of timber frame.

When it comes to meeting the energy conservation regulations for new homes, Timber Frame construction is already there according to the Chair of the UK timber promotional campaign Wood for Good.

 A unique environmentally friendly school opened its doors to pupils in south yorkshire this march. we take a look around  ann’s grove primary school where cedar cladding is amongst its most sustainable features.

{mosimage}