2025

Crendon Timber Engineering has been awarded Taylor Wimpey Supplier of the Year for 2026. The award was determined through scoring from Taylor Wimpey’s 22 regional businesses against a range of key performance indicators, with Crendon recognised for its professionalism, responsiveness,…

Components such as timber panels, trusses, and timber frames vary significantly in size, shape, and weight. Their bulk, heaviness, and lengths—often exceeding 14 metres—make them particularly challenging to handle efficiently and safely throughout timber yards and production facilities. From raw…

As the Institute of Chartered Foresters celebrates its centenary, it is investing in the future through skills, inclusion, and innovation. Caroline Harrison announces new initiatives to open doors across the UK and inspire a new generation of professionals. “We’re not…

Over the past five years, Trish Andrews and her team have developed e-learning courses on retrofit and low energy buildings to upskill the construction sector and support the shift towards energy efficiency, reduced demand, and healthier buildings. The challenge for…

Woodlands are becoming spaces for healing, not just recreation. Wellbeing programmes are helping people reconnect, recover, and rebuild. Ian Baker explores why woodland settings work—and what’s needed next. “Intuitively we know that time spent in the woods is good for…

David Hopkins explores the most influential and technically robust outputs from Timber Development UK’s ever-expanding knowledge base—tools that continue to shape and inform the way Britain builds with timber. When we founded Timber Development UK (TDUK), we envisioned a central…

At Woodknowledge Wales, a small team works with its members to connect forests, housing and communities through applied research, collaboration and practical tools— supporting the shift towards a more sustainable, home-grown built environment. From sustainable forestry to housing design, and…

A gathering for change-makers, WoodBUILD 2025 fused systems thinking with practical action across forestry and construction. WoodBUILD 2026 is now open for sponsorship and exhibitor enquiries. Don’t miss your opportunity to participate! Hosted in Llandudno on 3–4 July, this year’s…

Mike Rooney presents a case study demonstrating that EN 1634-1 testing shows panelled fire doors can achieve certified fire performance without compromising architectural detail or design. Arecent series of fire resistance tests carried out in accordance with EN 1634-1 has…

Upcoming changes to Approved Document B mark a major shift in fire door testing. In this article, Tomos Jones reflects on what the transition may mean for timber door manufacturers across the UK. On 2 September 2024 the UK Government…

Philip Duckworth explains why moving from fragmented data silos to integrated digital conduits is essential for managing critical fire safety data, ensuring compliance, improving accountability, and ultimately helping to save lives. One of the main problems for manufacturers of passive…

The Building Safety Act (2023) demands provable compliance, long-term accountability, and fire-tested components. Here, Ainsley Evershed explains why certified doorsets offer a reliable, efficient route to safer, regulation-ready buildings. The Building Safety Act (2023) has fundamentally changed how construction and…

Seb Laan Lomas explains how new fire research and real-world data from 17 timber schools show how a proven, low-impact design approach can deliver safe, healthy, insurable buildings—fit for people and planet. New fire research, led by Architype Architects, and…

Jennie Ward outlines the legal obligations for businesses supplying flame-retardant treated timber—highlighting documentation, traceability, and manufacturing responsibilities under UK regulation, and how to stay compliant with critical fire safety standards. As part of its role as the UK Construction Products…

From 28 to 30 April 2026, at NEC Birmingham, over 13,500 fire safety professionals will converge at the UK’s No. 1 fire safety event to explore next-generation solutions, live product demos, and expert-led CPD sessions. The Fire Safety Event is…

Timber bridges are making a comeback across the UK, blending engineering reliability with environmental sensibility. This article explores how timber is reasserting itself as a serious, modern infrastructure material. Timber bridges are far from a new idea. In fact, many…

Using the wrong battens for timber cladding can compromise durability, ventilation, and long-term performance. This guide from Janet Sycamore clarifies what to specify, why it matters, and where to find help. When it comes to supporting external timber cladding, battens…

Metal web beams are transforming the way designers and contractors approach floorand roof construction. Nick Boulton, Chief Executive of the Trussed Rafter Association,explains why their structural use is on the rise in both new build and retrofit. “Getting the design…