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Glulam marches on

Hatrick Construction is flying the flag for timber

Interbuild storms back into action

OPENING ITS doors from 18th to 21st October, Interbuild – the UK’s leading construction show – is storming back into action with a whole host of new and exciting show features guaranteed to get the construction juices flowing and attract a broader range of trades and specifiers than ever before.

Tried and tested treated timber

PERFORMANCE IS everything around the farm. Would you think of investing in new machinery without making sure it was up to the job? Are crop protection products allowed to be used without being field tested and proved? The very same approach applies to preservative treated timber – such a versatile material for agricultural uses.

Wood windows CO2T less

New Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) research revealed at Ecobuild showed that Wood Window Alliance (WWA) brandmarked windows are carbon-negative.

"Le 65" Crunch

This is not a new French beer or other figurative metaphoric phrase but the upcoming reality of building regulations in 2010, says Professor Sean Smith of Napier University's Building Performance Centre.

Master stroke

The T1 Tower, designed by architects Valode & Pistre, is a remarkable office building; its silhouette, reminiscent of a yacht, is in perfect harmony with its counterparts in La Défense business district.

Timber Trade Federation focuses on due diligence

The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) is the leading trade association in the UK representing the interests of those involved in the timber industry. It is committed to growing the use of wood through innovative and high quality representation to politicians, industry and customers.

The Wood Window Alliance – hot on the campaign trail in 2009

Since its launch in September 2007, the WWA has forged ahead with its plans to highlight the thermal efficiency, durability and beauty of 21st century wood windows, targeting professional, trade and consumer audiences.

Relearning timber frame

Robin Lancashire of frameCHECK, part of TRADA Technology's Construction Services team, looks at the issues addressed in the latest edition of the industry 'bible' Timber Frame Construction and their 2009 training course programme.

Next generation

Apprenticeships are an important way of unlocking talent and building skills in the work force. Ten years ago, apprenticeships were close to collapse. Now, apprenticeships are back and the government believes that expanding the number of apprenticeships will help the economy to emerge from the recession stronger.