UK Timber associations embark on joint venture

The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has joined forces with Wood for Good to deliver four projects aimed at giving an additional boost to the steadily growing market share for timber frame construction in the UK. 
 

Both UKFTA and wood for good are contributing a six-figure sum to develop the four projects.
 
The projects are: To promote and develop the market for zero carbon homes, to reduce the risk of fire on construction sites, and to develop and disseminate structural guidance for low and medium rise buildings and on differential movement.
 
Bryan Woodley, chief executive of the UKTFA said: "There is still so much the industry can do to convert builders to using more timber frame. The UKTFA is focused on protecting and growing the marketplace, and our special projects will use our market knowledge and Members' expertise to increase confidence and quality in timber frame construction."
 
Charles Trevor, managing director of Wood for Good added: "We are pleased to be partnering the UKTFA in this joint venture, which will develop a broad range of new information on timber frame construction for our customers. We are particularly keen to ensure that timber frame reaps the benefit of the Government's initiative to promote the building of zero carbon homes by 2016."
 
The zero carbon project will provide comprehensive advice to housebuilders on how to achieve compliance with all levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes for a typical range of house and flat types, and will demonstrate the cost benefits of using timber frame over other methods of building.
 
Initial work on most of these projects will be completed by the end of this year, with publications, seminars and other communications activities starting from May 2008.