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P30 STUNNING BUILDING: STUNNING LOCATION
Eilean Donan Castle has recently opened its doors to a brand new visitor centre which has been built using cross laminated timber (CLT) from Stora Enso.
COVER STORY - INNOVARÉ SYSTEMS Innovaré Systems are at the forefront of innovative timber design and this was showcased recently at two new education projects at Kingsteignton and Stonebridge Primary Schools – both using the award-winning i-SIPS, the BBA Approved structural insulated panel system.
P32 MAKE DO AND MEND FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Communicating the story, personality and ingenuity of Heath Robinson, ZMMA have designed a contemporary and iconic building that makes a place for community arts, activity and exhibitions.
P34 OFFSITE & LEAN TECHNOLOGY Offsite construction can become the ‘new normal’ says Stewart Dalgarno, AIMCH Project Director and Director of Product Development at Stewart Milne Group.
P38 WOOD: A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
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A quick round-up of some recent news stories from the timber and construction sectors that you may have missed including: CLT for King’s Cross Sports Hall, new projects in the pipeline for Ideal Modular Homes and a €44.4million investment to improve Coillte’s SMARTPLY OSB plant.
Our regular column to collect views and opinion from a range of industry insiders, covering a few topical issues affecting the timber sector and the wider construction world. We hear from Tabitha Binding, Helen Hewitt, Simon Ricketts, Alun Watkins, Thomas Wiedmer and Peter Wilson.
UK INDUSTRY NEWS
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P40 POSITIVE PROGRESS
The phrase net zero and everything that surrounds it will shape the way the built environment is designed and delivered over the next few decades. It will be a long haul but the UK is serious about making it happen.
P44 PROGRESSIVE FLOORING
THE PROVEN MANUFACTURING SOLUTION Quicker to construct, quieter to assemble, requiring fewer lorry loads, delivering cost savings and with impeccable environmental credentials. Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive of the STA highlights why engineered timber systems should be the number one choice for any building in the UK.
Automatic crosscut saws
Wood for Good has played a huge role in promoting timber to the wider built environment for many years now. Recently appointed Campaign Manager, Sarah Virgo spoke to us about the plans ahead including the new Wood CO2ts less campaign.
Despite the continual development of new building materials and designs, the construction of suspended floors in the housing sector is still dominated by one material. David Connacher, Marketing Manager at Norbord Europe explains more.
P48 THE GREEN CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY
Andy Goodwin, Managing Director of sustainable specialist contractor, B&K Structures, points out some potential pitfalls surrounding a green construction recovery.
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