TDUK’s Knowledge Sheet 'Timber Sizes and Tolerances' sets out what you need to know about the most common sizes of structural timber. Read more below or visit our Knowledge Library for the answers to common questions about working with wood.

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At TDUK we have made an upgrade to our Wood Species Library; Wood Species PDFs now available for download

In our ongoing effort to provide valuable resources for members, we have introduced downloadable PDFs for each wood species page, enhancing accessibility and ease of use.

🌲 Home Grown Timber CPD for Specifiers: Unlocking the Potential of Sustainable Timber in Construction

📐 PEFC UK Limited’s Homegrown Timber CPD certified webinar is tailored for architects, designers, and construction material specifiers.

Register here ow.ly/nJee50Rl573

We are delighted that Travis Perkins has become the latest timber and builders' merchant to join Timber Development UK!

You can read more at: timberdevelopment.uk/travis-perkins…

#merchant #timber #chainofcustody

The Pallet LOOP says each reusable green pallet it produces and puts into the sector will be fitted with a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag to generate data about the movement of pallets and associated building materials nationwide.

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#logistics

🤝We are partnering with Carrefour International Du Bois, the largest timber trade show in Europe, to offer VIP networking opportunities

🔎Find out more and regular tickets on the Conference website

⭐VIP Tickets are for TDUK members only, link below

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Despite the ban on Russian imports, Birch Plywood from European suppliers is still a great choice, available in the UK through companies and TDUK members such as DHH Panel Products.
Read more:

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📉 Falls in softwood, hardwood and plywood imports account for a 6% drop in volumes during January 2024, according to the latest TDUK statistics.

Read more at timberdevelopment.uk/timber-import-…

Last used as a tearoom in Glasgow in the 1950s, this Charles Rennie Mackintosh original interior design in Oak has been meticulously re-erected and restored in a project for the V&A Dundee museum.

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Cavendish Avenue is a tree-lined suburban enclave rich in architectural character and domestic diversity. The houses are large yet individual, creating an interestingly disjointed street frontage.

Find the full case study here ow.ly/CVL550QZvBG

The New Temple Complex was designed by James Gorst Architects for the White Eagle Lodge, a multi-faith, nondenominational spiritual organization.

Read the case study on the link below and visit our Youtube channel to hear from the architects.

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The visitor and education centre at Brockholes Wetland and Woodland Nature Reserve near Preston is set on a floating ‘island’ on a lake designed, by Adam Khan Architects.

Read the entire case study here ow.ly/Z35K50QRZQl

🌲The #WoodAwards24 is now open for entries! 🏆

Calling all woodworking enthusiasts, artisans, builders, & creatives! It’s time to showcase your talent and craftsmanship in the most prestigious woodworking and architecture competition of the year.

Enter: bit.ly/3VbL30S

As part of a collaborative design project, Foster + Partners designed the roof and external facades of Canary Wharf Station. Making it one of the longest continuous timber roofs in the world.

Full case study timberdevelopment.uk/case-studies/c… 🔗

#MassTimber #GlulamBeams

The Competition & Markets Authority has published its final report on housebuilding – finding that a ‘complex and unpredictable planning system’ and reliance on ‘speculative’ private development approach is failing to meet demand.

TDUK responds👇
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Plans for the UK’s largest all-timber development. Almost 700 homes built from timber cassettes.

The development will also have an electric-car share club

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Book your place @designTimber first monthly free webinar series featuring timber buildings from the 2023 Wood Awards.
webinar 1 – New Temple Complex
Reserve here: ow.ly/pWpj50Qy0eI

Wednesday 21 February, 13:00-14:00 - Free
Timber Development UK

Metsä Wood’s sustainability targets for 2030 are ambitious: mills with zero fossil CO2 emissions and products made from 100% fossil-free raw materials. Based on the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the UN, Learn more here:
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Studio Gang’s first mass timber building

Unsurprisingly in Paris, where 50% of any new public building *must* be built of timber or other natural materials

📢 Wood Awards 2024: Call for Entries Coming Soon

🌳 Get ready to showcase your woodworking skills at the highly anticipated #WoodAwards24 ! 🪵 The call for entries is just around the corner, opening next month.

🗓️ Stay tuned for more updates and details on how to enter.