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Shona Smyth and Caroline Harrison examine how digital platforms, intelligent machinery and spatial data systems are reshaping harvesting and haulage operations across the UK forest supply chain. The forest economy is undergoing a profound transformation. Once characterised by labour-intensive practices,…
WoodBUILD 2026 brought together professionals from across forestry, manufacturing, design, construction, housing, finance and government to explore how policy and practice can work together to support more resilient forest landscapes, stronger regional economies and better buildings. Held at the University…
From 27–29 April 2027, The Fire Safety Event Europe returns to NEC Birmingham, bringing together professionals from across fire safety, construction, facilities management and the wider built environment. As expectations around competence, regulation and building performance continue to evolve, the…
On 2 July 2026, timber-passionate built environment professionals gathered together for the UK Timber Design Conference. This year’s must-attend timber event explored how design, engineering and supply chain collaboration can accelerate timber construction — and how timber construction can, in…
UK Construction Week continues to bring together the organisations shaping the future of the built environment. With events at ExCeL London and the NEC Birmingham, the exhibition provides an opportunity to explore how timber, offsite manufacture and low-carbon construction fit…
From 24–26 September 2026, APF returns to Ragley Estate, Warwickshire, celebrating 50 years since the first exhibition in 1976. Bringing together forestry, arboriculture, woodland management and the wider timber supply chain, the UK’s largest live forestry exhibition remains the place…
As timber construction becomes more widely adopted, confidence increasingly depends on demonstrable performance. Simon Griffiths explores how evidence and supply-chain collaboration contribute to assurance across the building lifecycle. The relationship between timber construction and risk is often framed as a…
That is why work with schools in Wales should now sit at the centre of the nation’s skills response. The case is simple. Early engagement helps pupils understand how tree planting, forestry and timber use connect to climate action, housing,…
Dr Diana Waldron examines what building performance evaluation is revealing about the conditions inside occupied homes. Evidence from monitoring programmes shows how factors such as temperature stability, ventilation, moisture and insulation influence comfort, air quality and long-term occupant wellbeing. Across…
Dave Hopkins outlines the latest embodied carbon datasets, digital tools and specification guidance available to support informed timber specification, helping designers and contractors align performance, compliance and carbon reporting requirements. Embodied carbon reporting is becoming embedded in planning policy, procurement…
From forest creation to completed buildings, every part of the timber sector depends on the others. Gary Newman explores how shared standards and knowledge exchange help connect forestry, manufacturing, design and construction to support better project outcomes. For many years,…
Woodknowledge Wales brings together expertise from across forestry, manufacturing, housing and construction to support better decisions, stronger supply chains and greater confidence in timber and biobased construction. For more than a decade, the organisation has worked across traditional sector boundaries…
Mathew Powell outlines the legal responsibilities associated with placing flame retardant treated timber products on the market, following increased regulatory scrutiny by the Office for Product Safety and Standards. As part of its role as the UK Construction Products Regulator,…
Independent fire testing underpins the certification of modern timber fire doorsets. Ian Hazlewood examines how evidence-based testing is helping extend the certified scope of traditional doorsets while supporting fire safety in heritage and conservation projects. Independent fire testing remains central…
Professor Jim Glockling outlines how research into the fire performance of ceiling-mounted fixing systems has informed practical specification guidance and illustrates the role of evidence-led research in strengthening confidence in timber construction. The relationship between timber construction and fire safety…
As building safety regulation continues to evolve, certified doorsets are increasingly being specified to support traceability, documented compliance and long-term fire safety performance. Ainsley Evershed explores how doorsets can support evidence-led compliance throughout the building lifecycle. The Building Safety Act…
Increasing summer temperatures are placing new demands on timber buildings. Derek Ward examines how passive fire protection and timber protection systems can enhance long-term resilience by addressing both fire performance and environmental exposure. Responding to changing environmental conditions Climate projections…
Andrew Hodge outlines how timber preservation is evolving in response to changing specification demands, highlighting the role of treatment systems in supporting durability, compliance and long-term performance across the built environment. Extending service life is becoming central to timber specification,…