Category: Modern Joinery News

UK offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems, has partnered with architect-designed home supplier, HebHomes to provide the timber frame structure for their homes throughout the UK, Ireland and overseas. Donaldson Timber Systems has developed a closed panel system using its Sigma II technology and insulated roof cassettes to achieve U-values of 0.15 W/m2K as standard.… Continue reading Donaldson Timber Systems Partners with HebHomes

It was a busy day for The Joinery Network’s (TJN) Andy Ball recently (16 September 2026), visiting suppliers and Lignum partners to find practical ways to support members and keep them ahead of Future Homes Standard legislation coming into force in 2027. The day included access to the latest glazing solutions, as well as accurate… Continue reading TJN’s Andy Ball’s day out supporting Lignum members

With just two weeks to go, excitement is building for the second Women in Timber (WIT) Seminar, taking place at Oulton Hall, near Leeds, on Thursday 1 October – with the event is officially sold out! Following the success of the inaugural seminar in 2025, this year’s event brings together an inspiring line-up of women… Continue reading Women in Timber reveals speaker line-up for 2026 seminar

A fearless group of six furnishing industry professionals, led by Master Jessica Alexander, has successfully completed a spectacular 100-metre abseil down Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker Tower in aid of The Furniture Makers’ Company. The challenge took place on Sunday 13 September, with the Master joined by Andy Corbett, Business Director (Comfort Division) at Vita Group; Limun… Continue reading Furniture Makers’ Master completes charity abseil

The Wood Awards has announced the 34-strong shortlist for its 2026 awards, which are said to showcase the UK’s most ambitious and innovative work in wood across architecture, furniture and product design. Selected from more than 200 entries, the shortlist comprises 20 buildings and 14 furniture and object projects. Together, they are said to demonstrate… Continue reading 2026 Wood Awards shortlist announced

UK timber and panel product imports remained below last year’s levels during the first half of 2026, with weaker softwood and plywood volumes weighing on the market, according to the latest statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK). The combined volume of the UK’s main timber and panel product imports was 3.9% lower in H1 2026… Continue reading UK timber and panel imports fall 3.9% in first half of 2026

In her latest article, Samarah Dawson, Business Development Manager at specialist furniture and interiors apprenticeship training provider, WEBS Training, looks at how to bring in a new apprentice into your business. You’ve done the sums, you’re ready to commit – now you just need that perfect apprentice to join your business… This segment I’ll be… Continue reading How to find the right apprentice for your business

Hadleigh Timber Group has announced the appointment of Ben Todd as Managing Director of Hadleigh Timber Group. Ben is said to bring extensive leadership, financial and industry experience to the Group, having built a successful career across finance, distribution and the building materials sector. An ACA Chartered Accountant, Ben began his career with KPMG and… Continue reading Hadleigh Timber Group appoints Ben Todd as MD

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has announced Darren Jarman, Managing Director of Lowfield Timber Frames, as the latest addition to its Board of Directors. With over 25 years’ experience in the UK timber construction sector, spanning design, technical development, manufacturing and business leadership, Darren is said to bring a wealth of expertise to the STA… Continue reading Structural Timber Association appoints Darren Jarman to board

Five carpenters and joiners have seen off strong competition from across the UK and Ireland to win a semi-final place in Screwfix’s annual search for its Top Tradesperson. Richard Barnes from Knutsford, Kevin Crawford from Prestonpans, Karl Malone from Tamworth, Josh Richards from Surrey and Gavin Tutton from Kenilworth have all earned places in the… Continue reading Carpenters and joiners amongst semi-finalists for Top Tradesperson