Structural Timber News

Andy Goodwin, Managing Director of sustainable specialist contractor, B&K Structures points some potential pitfalls surrounding a green construction recovery. Decarbonising construction to produce more sustainable and better...

Despite the continual development of new building materials and designs, the construction of suspended floors in the housing sector is still dominated by one material: wood. David Connacher, Marketing Manager at Norbord Europe explains more....

Wood is an excellent construction material from an environmental perspective. By increasing its use, we can reduce the consumption of non-renewable natural resources and the carbon dioxide emissions of construction. Metsä Wood explain more....

The phrase Net Zero and everything that surrounds it will continue to shape the way the built environment is designed and delivered over the next few decades. It will be a long haul but the signs are that the UK is serious about making it...

Wood for Good has played a huge role in promoting timber to the wider built environment for many years now. Recently appointed Campaign Manager, Sarah Virgo spoke to us about the plans ahead including the new Wood CO2ts less campaign. ...

A social enterprise has announced ambitious plans to build nearly 350 carbon zero homes after clinching a five-year deal with the company that developed them. Creating Enterprise have signed a contract with Beattie Passive giving them exclusive...

We are pleased to enclose Trä! magazine with the Summer issue of Structural Timber Magazine – also available to read online now!  Published by Swedish Wood – representatives for the Swedish sawmill industry and part of the Swedish...

Offsite construction can become the ‘new normal’ says Stewart Dalgarno, Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH) Project Director and Director of Product Development at Stewart Milne Group.  ...

Communicating the story, personality and ingenuity of Heath Robinson, ZMMA have designed a contemporary and iconic building that makes a place for community arts, activity and exhibitions. A dynamic new museum and shop,...

MiTek offers truly industry leading Roof Truss and Posi-Joist engineering software and timber frame detailing software with our PAMIR and WoodEngine packages. The latest versions of the software include a dynamic link to easily and...

We are pleased to enclose Trä! magazine with the Summer issue of Structural Timber Magazine – also available to read online now! Published by Swedish Wood – representatives for the Swedish sawmill industry and part of...

Eilean Donan Castle has recently opened its doors to a brand new visitor centre which has been built using cross laminated timber (CLT) from Stora Enso. Eve Dennehy, Director at Structur Communications, outlines the project at one of Scotland’s...

Carbon reduction is a critical factor in the way the construction industry operates. Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the Structural Timber Association (STA) Quicker to construct, quieter to assemble, requiring fewer...

An innovative combination of three reflective, insulating and low emissivity construction membranes from Glidevale Protect has been used to deliver the magic formula for a new build apartment scheme in Plymouth, Devon, achieving good energy...