Timber Development UK

To celebrate three years since our official launch, we have made all 174 of our technical case studies FREE for all to download. https://lnkd.in/eZPXAubu This includes the very best uses of timber in construction from the past decade, including dozens of Wood Awards winners – such as the RIBA Stirling Prize winning Magdalene College Library and Goldsmith Street projects. Our case study library is an incredibly rich source of #timber knowledge, featuring everything from beautiful schools through to stunning homes, swimming pools, hospitals, retrofits, gridshells, interiors, and community buildings. Together they form an essential learning resource for students and professionals alike, and the basis of our monthly webinar series ‘designTimber’ delivered by the architects, engineers and design teams behind each project. “When we came together three years ago, we did so to connect the supply chain, lead best practice and accelerate a low carbon future,” said TDUK chief executive David Hopkins. “We are very proud of our work over the last three years, which has included dozens of new case studies where you can find both #technical details and explanations, and key performance data on #carbon. “Sharing knowledge is crucial, as timber is an essential tool to overcoming the climate and housing crisis in the UK, and we want every #architect, #engineer and #contractor in the UK to know how best to use it. “At its heart, Timber Development UK is a community – a place for people passionate about using wood to make a difference to connect, network, share and learn. No matter which part of the supply chain you work in. “This is why we say if you work with #wood, you already belong. Because anyone who touches timber, whether you work in the forest, a joinery workshop, behind a desk, on a building site, or you are just starting your journey – we are here to support you. “For all of our members, and the tens of thousands of professionals across the UK who have over the past few years downloaded our resources, attended our events, given us a follow or sent us a message of support – members, non-members and students – we are incredibly thankful. “If you do enjoy our work and would like to support it to continue by joining, please do get in touch. We would love to have you in our community, and of course, tell you about the many benefits that are exclusive to members. “Meanwhile, we are going to be continuing to add more case studies – and we have some really exciting new publications coming to our library before the end of the year – so please do explore all we have to offer, and keep in touch.” To download case studies, along with hundreds of other resources available on the TDUK website, simply create a free account – which takes less than 30 seconds. https://lnkd.in/dVzuiQcf If you would like to find out about all the benefits of membership, do get in touch with our team.

🎇 The biggest day in the timber industry calendar begins tomorrow! Once again, both our Global Market Conference and Annual Dinner are fully booked for a day of networking, learning, and celebration. 🌆 These two events make up the largest annual gathering of the timber supply chain from the UK, and beyond, featuring world leading sawmillers, importers, manufacturers, agents, and merchants - all gathered in one place to talk timber. 🏗 This year our Global Market Conference will be taking place in The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London WC1E 7BT, just a short walk from Goodge Street (2 minutes), Tottenham Court Road (7 minutes), and Kings Cross (29 minutes) tube stations. ☕ For those members who wish to participate in our AGM at 11.30, you are welcome to join us at the venue from 11:00 for coffee and networking. 🥙 Otherwise, if you are not participating in the AGM, you can join us from 12:00 for a networking lunch ahead of the conference start time of 12.45. You can view the full agenda and all timings on our website. https://lnkd.in/e5fe_bvp 🚄 Please note that while the tube will be running on Wednesday 6 November, industrial action at this time is still planned for the day after the conference – Thursday 7 November – so please do prepare for potential disruption to your travel plans. ⚠ Updates on strikes are available from Transport for London here. https://lnkd.in/e7isQfsz 🚶♂️ For those who will be travelling to the Annual Dinner after the conference, this year it is taking place at 8 Northumberland Avenue, with your nearest tube station to the venue Charing Cross – which is just a 3 minute walk (so you can catch the Northern Line from Goodge Street). 🏆 We will be announcing the winners from the TDUK Awards at tomorrow's Annual Dinner - so keep an eye out as we will be sharing news from both events over the next couple of weeks - both on global timber supply and success stories from our membership. ✋ If you are unable to attend the conference or dinner (and are currently booked for it), please do alert us. Both events are sold out, and many members are still seeking tickets – so please do let us know if you no longer require your reservation. 💥 We look forward to seeing you all!

🌟We're excited to introduce Arbor Architects, a visionary firm reshaping spaces that are holistically low energy, healthy and seamlessly integrated with their local environment. 🍀Their work is underpinned by the ethos that you can only deliver well-crafted, timeless and enriching spaces if the architecture is rooted in a response to its context. 🪴The Garden Room At Cwm Barn 🌲 This project is a testament to sustainable architecture, epitomising a low-carbon, energy-efficient lifestyle within a rural setting. The Garden Room is a detached ancillary building which not only serves as a retreat for its occupants but also integrates seamlessly into the picturesque landscape - while reflecting a profound appreciation for Japanese art and culture, particularly the Wabi Sabi philosophy. 📍Central to the project’s ethos is the utilisation of timber — a material deeply rooted in nature and embodying the essence of sustainability. 🪚The Tin Barn 🍃It represents a harmonious blend of #sustainability, #innovation, and #architecturalexcellence. Situated amidst the serene landscapes of Marshfield Conservation Area, the Tin Barn aimed to transform a set of Grade II listed derelict agricultural barns into a modern, energy-efficient dwelling while championing the use of timber and achieving the exemplary Passivhaus retrofit standard EnerPHit certification. 🌻 The conversion of the barns uses timber wherever possible in many forms and derivations, from the barn's main structure, insulation, and external cladding through to nearly all of the internal linings and flourishes. 💻 Please feel free to visit Arbor's profile on our online directory Find Your Timber Partner https://lnkd.in/e4-CKHez 🤝If you are interested in being included in TDUK's Find Your Timber Partner – please do apply to become a member in just a few clicks through the link below https://lnkd.in/eWcB436z

The Government has proposed to amend Approved Document B of the Building Regulations following its consultation on the removal of the national fire classification system for construction products. Our latest Trade Note sheds light on the Government’s response and the upcoming changes, which will see references to the National Classes tests (BS.476) removed from Approved Document B, leaving European standards as the sole specification route. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eHZUeg7Q

More needs to be done to improve understanding and access to tree improvement, according to a new survey from Maelor Forest Nurseries Ltd, a member of BSW Group. The survey, which engaged a wide range of key industry stakeholders from woodland owners to forest managers, found that 42% of professionals across the forestry industry feel they can’t access the right improved materials for their needs, while a further 28% are unsure. The research also hinted at the need for an authoritative body to provide verified and reliable information on the topic, with many participants revealing they consult vastly different sources to learn about the field’s latest developments. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eJ38Sy5W

Timber Development UK (TDUK) welcomed today’s #AutumnBudget and the critical investments made into affordable housing, energy efficiency, and planning, all of which are essential to achieve the Government’s target to increase house building to 370,000 homes per year. TDUK chief executive David Hopkins said while the Budget announcements around housing, planning and education will all be warmly welcomed by industry, the ‘devil will be in the delivery’ to ensure that this additional funding will be able to create the kind of step-change needed to create a prosperous, low-carbon future for the UK. “We welcome the Chancellor’s announcement in today’s Budget of additional funding for the Affordable Homes Programme, with social housing having largely flatlined over recent years – particularly amidst an ongoing programme of cladding remediation. The additional £500m allocated for the former, and £1bn of funding into the latter, could provide a crucial boost for the sector and help place the Government on a pathway to begin to meet their housing targets. “Equally, announced investment into the UK’s existing housing stock to make them more energy efficient, boost local authority planning capacity, build schools and infrastructure, plant trees, reshape right to buy, and reform the apprenticeship levy, are all welcome steps forward from the new Government, and will help define a new era of growth. Each of these initiatives is essential for supporting the UK to overcome the housing and climate crises. “However, with the Government having promised to deliver 370,000 homes per year, the devil will be in the delivery on whether this Budget is enough to realise this ambition. This target requires house building to more than double in less than five years, even as the construction industry faces skills and capacity issues and must rapidly reduce embodied carbon. It is a shame that the Chancellor did not see fit to tie funding for housing to low carbon materials or low carbon outcomes, such as those from timber construction systems. “If we are to generate systemic change, we need to encourage and recognise investment into offsite manufacturing, skills for the future, and low-carbon construction solutions. The timber industry has been a critical driver for the UK across all three of these areas as a proven business solution which offers quicker build times, higher quality homes, and carbon capture and storage. Beyond this Budget, we must see the Government begin to embrace timber in construction.” You can read more about how timber can contribute to overcoming the housing and climate crises in the article online, and in our Timber in Construction Manifesto 2024. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ekfQX26Y 📗 https://lnkd.in/gMdSdbgx

🎊There are just three weeks to go until we celebrate the best of UK timber design and craftsmanship at the Wood Awards 2024 Winners Ceremony! 👀 Catch up on the incredible buildings and furniture projects in this year's shortlist in our new Designing Timber article below. 🌳The diverse projects range from a multi-storey CLT workspace to a tiny hand-built woodland sauna to high-tech low-waste lounge chairs - with each telling a unique story about how wood can help us to create a better built environment. ⚖️Each of the shortlisted projects have been visited and assessed by two panels of distinguished judges, made up of some of the country’s leading architects, designers and critics. 📯The winners – including the recipient of the prestigious Gold Award – will be announced on 20th November at an evening ceremony at Carpenters’ Hall. 📖 The full new edition of Designing Timber magazine can be read here https://lnkd.in/e9uUTkE2 #WoodAwards24 #TimberExcellence #ArchitectureAwards #InnovativeWoodDesign #Architecture #DesignExcellence

🌱We’re thrilled to spotlight Vision Development South Ltd, a leader in crafting exceptional timber frame structures that embody both sustainability and strength. 🪵Vision Development specialises in manufacturing and installing high-quality prefabricated #timberframe structures for new build projects, extensions, and commercial developments. Self-Build Timber Frame New Home project 🔨Vision manufactured and installed the timber frame structure for the garage whilst the existing property there was demolished and this gave the clients a base to reside on-site whilst works continued. Timber Frame Structural Systems for Commercial Projects 🏗️Their Timber Frame Structural Systems are the perfect choice for modern businesses seeking high-quality construction with a distinctive edge. From office buildings to retail spaces and beyond, timber frame construction offers unparalleled benefits that meet the demands of today’s commercial projects. 🖱️Please feel free to visit their profile on our online directory Find Your Timber Partner https://lnkd.in/gK-mXCCn 🤝If you are interested in being included in TDUK's Find Your Timber Partner – please do apply to become a member in just a few clicks through the link below. https://lnkd.in/eWcB436z #WoodforConstruction #timberproject

📖 Check out the new issue of Designing Timber magazine, available now - packed with inspiring timber design stories and info. 💚 We take a look at the Little Big House, designed by Knox Bhavan Architects. Cosy but contemporary, it's an accessible and sustainable timber-frame home. 🏊 Dive right into the deep end at Eton Sports & Aquatic Centre, designed by Hopkins Architects. You might have seen our webinar about this project on our YouTube channel - now you can read the in-depth article. 🏘️ The Wimbledon house, by Erbar Mattes architects, proves that a timber new build can beautifully complement its much older Edwardian neighbours. 🧷 We hear from Kate Fairhead of Marsh about how best to engage with insurance brokers for a timber project. 🔓 Then, in an insurance double-whammy, we speak to Philip Callow about his new innovative mass timber-focused insurance provision: Rosetta Risk Management 🏗️ Our article on this Wood Awards shortlist shows the wealth of talent contending in this year's categories. 🌳 Plus many more articles and news from TDUK and the wider world of timber construction. 👇Click on the link below to read or download the magazine in full https://ow.ly/S3j850TUoO0

🪵 DEFRA plans to introduce new Plant Health Requirements for imports of Cedar wood (Thuja spp.), which includes Western Red Cedar being imported from Canada. The legislation is expected to be implemented at the end of January 2025. 🔥 The new requirement is for Cedar wood to be heat treated to 56°C for 30 minutes (core temperature) and accompanied with a phytosanitary certificate. Untreated, bark free, or simple kiln dried cedar wood will no longer be accepted.  📄 TDUK’s latest Trade Note gives more information on the new Plant Health Requirements, and also includes links to more information about how the legislation will be amended. Logged-in TDUK members can access the Trade Note here: https://lnkd.in/eRq-xEwt #trade #imports #timber #Cedar