Category Archives: UKTFA News
HSE backs UKTFA Guidance to deal with timber frame construction site fires
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has today launched the definitive Guidance to building timber frame safely on sites in high-risk and densely populated areas, developed with the backing of the HSE. The Guidance will drive the issue of fire … Continue reading
Simon Orrells, UKTFA Chairman, welcomes the news that the government is getting serious about supporting self build
Simon Orrells, UKTFA Chairman, welcomes the news that the government is getting serious about supporting self build The UKTFA welcomes the announcement by Grant Shapps (Housing Minister) to help bring self build to the masses by supporting the National Self … Continue reading
UKTFA response to Greg Clark announcement – ‘presumption in favour of sustainable development’
The UKTFA welcomes today’s announcement by Greg Clark, Planning Minister, favouring sustainable development. Simon Orrells, UKTFA Chairman comments: “Many would have you believe that the sustainability agenda is slipping, Clark’s announcement today firmly puts sustainable development back on the agenda, … Continue reading
UKTFA welcomes Government definition of zero carbon
23 May 2011 UKTFA welcomes Government definition of zero carbon The UKTFA welcomes the latest announcement by Housing Minister Grant Shapps to define zero carbon homes. The previously confusing and woolly definition allowed huge scope for some builders to “bend” … Continue reading
UKTFA held its first Client event – Building towards a more sustainable future
The UKTFA hosted a Client and members networking event that proved to be extremely benificial to all. Aimed at Clients and Stakeholders wanting to learn more about the Benifits of Timber Frame. Our Guest speaker was Craig White ,Managing Director … Continue reading
Loud and proud – UKTFA make a stand at Ecobuild March 1st – 3rd 2011, stand number S944
The UKTFA is using Ecobuild as a major calendar event to shake up the construction industry and remind the competition that, without doubt, timber frame is the construction method of choice when it comes to building sustainable communities, retail outlets … Continue reading
UKTFA response to the Fire Safety in London report
The UKTFA welcomes the publication of the Fire Safety in London report and applauds the Greater London Authority for making formal recommendations throughout the report that mirror the existing good practice procedures adopted by UKTFA members. The report is also … Continue reading
