Labour Government told structural timber key to deliver 1.5m homes
AN EXPERT PANEL at Labour Party Conference has debated the use of structural timber to accelerate housebuilding to meet the Government’s 1.5 million home target. A panel convened this week (Tuesday) at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool to discuss finding sustainable ways to solve the housing crisis. The panel was headed up by Mike Reader […]
STRUCTURAL TIMBER ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES TIME FOR TIMBER HUB AT OFFSITE EXPO
The Structural Timber Association has today launched a new Time for Timber Hub at Offsite Expo, to provide a vital source of information and resources to those interested in building in structural timber. With all eyes on the new Labour Government to deliver its ambitious commitment to building 1.5 million homes in the next […]
Clearing up some misunderstandings of the use of timber frames for homes
If you’ve made the decision to design, plan and build your own home, one of the first considerations is the building material. For a sustainable solution, that’s cost-effective, easy to work with, quick to build and offers a host of design options, structural timber ticks all the boxes.
PEFC Moisture in mass timber construction – 12th November 2024
Moisture in mass timber construction 12th November 2024 PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) London Speakers are: Mila Duncheva Stora Enso – Forestry practice and sustainability Charlie Law TDUK – Positives of CLT from a carbon perspective Phil O’Leary BM TRADA – Problems encountered in the field Keerthi Ranasinghe Milner Associates? – How to […]
We’re attending Offsite Expo – are you?
Offsite Expo, Coventry Building Society Arena, 17th to 18th September 2024. This year’s OFFSITE EXPO will stand out with offering privileged access to the offsite industry’s ‘big hitters’ from across the UK and beyond, featuring seminars, debates and innovation pitches as part of the OFFSITE SUMMIT and CPD Accredited Offsite Masterclasses. Come and visit us […]
Structural timber is the solution to Labour’s new planning reform proposals
The Structural Timber Association (STA) has welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s assertion that local authorities must consider “how to deliver new homes, not whether to,” and is again calling on Government to recognise that the solution to this question lies in adopting greater use of sustainable building technologies, such as offsite timber frame. […]
Structural Timber Is The Key To Delivering Labour’s 1.5 Million Homes, Sustainably
In response to the King’s speech yesterday at the State Opening of Parliament, the Structural Timber Association (STA) is calling on the new Labour Government to recognise that delivering its manifesto pledge of building 1.5 million homes will require a significant change in focus and a rapid shift towards more sustainable building technologies, primarily offsite […]
General Election A Pivotal Opportunity For Sustainable Housing Solutions
The Structural Timber Association (STA) has welcomed the announcement of the upcoming general election, calling it a critical moment for the future of the UK’s housing policy. Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive Officer of the STA, commented: “This is a pivotal opportunity to place sustainable housing at the top of the political agenda and we urge […]
Structural Timber Association Hosts New Event For Architects At Riba London
The Structural Timber Association (STA) has announced a new, free event ‘Navigating Structural Timber Construction to Address Net Zero’, taking place on the 2nd of July 2024 at RIBA’s London headquarters. Aimed at architects and structural engineers, the event features high-profile speakers from organisations including RIBA, Waugh Thistleton, Tate + Co and dRMM Studio. The […]
STA Member Pushes Boundaries With Engineered Timber At National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
Valued member of the Structural Timber Association (STA), B&K Structures is no stranger to pushing the boundaries for the application of engineered timber in construction. The company’s involvement at the flagship National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) required innovative solutions, demanding close collaboration between contractors and consultants. Paving the way for the future of manufacturing in […]
