Structural Timber Association

This post was originally published on this siteIn a continued commitment to best practice in timber construction, the Structural Timber Association (STA) has an extensive bank of technical guidance available, to support design excellence in the key areas of fire…

This post was originally published on this siteDeveloped to support the growing number of people building their own homes, the Structural Timber Association (STA) has launched a comprehensive Self Build Starter Pack – providing a step-by-step guide to building in…

This post was originally published on this siteAs the UK construction sector strives to align with net-zero targets and rising housing demands, the STA’s interim CEO Andrew Orriss explains why structural timber is key to transforming the way we build.…

This post was originally published on this siteThe recent ministerial approval of the Timber in Construction Roadmap as part of the Labour Government’s Plan for Change is hugely encouraging. Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the STA sees it as positive…

This post was originally published on this siteThe Structural Timber Association (STA) has appointed Stewart Dalgarno as TiC (Timber in Construction) Project Manager. Dalgarno is well-regarded within the housebuilding and timber frame industry, having held senior roles at the Stewart Milne…

This post was originally published on this siteThe Structural Timber Association have released their ‘Guide to Commercial Viability’ to illustrate and quantify the true commercial benefits of building with a structural timber system. This guide is the first of a series developed…

This post was originally published on this siteAN EXPERT PANEL at Labour Party Conference has debated the use of structural timber to accelerate housebuilding to meet the Government’s 1.5 million home target. A panel convened this week (Tuesday) at Labour…

This post was originally published on this siteThe Structural Timber Association has today launched a new Time for Timber Hub at Offsite Expo, to provide a vital source of information and resources to those interested in building in structural timber.…

This post was originally published on this siteBuildakit are a privately owned timber frame manufacturing company located in a traditional mill factory in Nelson Lancashire. Their business ethos is to help self-builders, architects and contractors create energy efficient timber frame construction kits and building solution.…

This post was originally published on this siteIn response to the King’s speech yesterday at the State Opening of Parliament, the Structural Timber Association (STA) is calling on the new Labour Government to recognise that delivering its manifesto pledge of…

This post was originally published on this siteWith a general election taking place, newly elected metro mayors citing housebuilding and sustainability high in their manifestos and the delivery of the Government’s Timber in Construction (TiC) Policy Roadmap underway, 2024 looks…

This post was originally published on this siteAndrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the STA, explains why the current political landscape offers a unique opportunity for housing, but warns that the need to build more sustainably cannot be lost in the…