timber frame
Will the future steel housebuilding's timber?
With an increased emphasis on modern methods of construction and the benefits of off-site manufacturing, the steel industry is increasingly developing new systems for homes of the future, writes Phil Bloomfield, and he says it could even challenge the dominance of timber-framed houses in the years to come
Report points to healthy future for UK timber frame market
The timber frame market is continuing to outpace the UK economy despite slowing slightly from recent double-digit growth, suggests a new report from MTW Research.
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BM TRADA announces timber frame seminar dates
The dates for a series of regional timber frame seminars aimed at architects and engineers has been announced.
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New UKTFA guidelines prompt timber frame warning
Builders will need to ensure they specify the right timber frame systems to prevent fires following the publication of new industry guidelines backed by the Health& Safety Executive (HSE).
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