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Options for protection

Fire safety is a critical factor in building design. With the increasing popularity of wood as a low carbon sustainable construction material it is vital that designers are able to specify fire retardant treatments for wood that give long term, predictable performance.

The firm favourite

We hear from the exclusive Ingliston Country Club and Equestrian Centre in Renfrewshire, about what they have been using to protect its timber clad buildings from the extremes of the unpredictable Scottish weather.

Four business sectors, one single idea

THE COMPANIES which comprise the Rubner Group work at international level in four core business sectors – timber products, construction, timber homes and timber interiors, principally doors. With innovation and quality as key principles, the Rubner Group defines new standards in creative living spaces made from wood, sawn timber products, solid wood panels, glulam and glulam structures.

Towering ambition

Cranes are one of the unsung heroes of the construction world. We visited Mantis Cranes on site to find out more.

Timber cladding – developing the opportunities for growth

The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) has started its campaign to get to grips with the knowledge and information gaps that have constrained timber cladding from realising its full potential. What is behind the initiative?

Fabric first

When considering the benefits of utilising timber as the core fabric of a building, it is time we look past the obvious and highly publicised environmental advantages. Geoff Arnold, chairman of the UK Timber Frame Association explains.

Gang-Nail Systems presents GN Apex at recent user group meeting

Twenty-six Gang-Nail systems customers recently attended the Gang-Nail user group conference in Coventry. Here customers learnt of the development progress of GN Apex, the new software Gang-Nail is developing as a replacement to its existing roof &truss software.

Protect and Thrive

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) recently scored a double whammy by attaining dual certification for UK forests. This leaves the UK as one of the leading countries in the world with protected woodlands.

Over 41,000 visit Ecobuild 2010

Over 41,000 visitors descended on Ecobuild this year- an increase in attendance of nearly 20% compared with the 2009 event- making Ecobuild 2010 the biggest one yet.

Conformity – are you getting what you want?

Richard Adams, Fire Retardants Manager for Arch Timber Protection Ltd, provides an in-depth view of the timber frame building industry and its relationship to fire and flame