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1 May 2008	UKTFA BOOSTS BUSINESS WITH NEW SENIOR TEAM
Alloa-based trade association the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) is searching for candidates for two new senior management posts, including a general manager to run its head office at Cooperage Way Business Village.
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16 Apr 2008	New Timber Frame Guide to Scottish Energy Regulations
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has published a new guidance document on how timber frame construction can comply with Section 6 (conservation of fuel and power) of the Scottish Building Standards.
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5 Mar 2008	UKTFA is in the spotlight at the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show
The UKTFA will be at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show in April, with an exhibition stand and participation in the brand new
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7 Feb 2008	UKTFA support the Offsite Construction Awards 2008
The UKTFA is a supporter of the Offsite Construction (OSC) Awards again in 2008.
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6 Feb 2008	UKTFA strengthens its presence at Ecobuild
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) will be promoting low and carbon timber frame projects at this year
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10 Jan 2008	New Health & Safety code of practice for timber frame
The UK Timber Frame Association in partnership with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a new health and safety Code of Practice to help protect workers, clients and members of the public when either working on or visiting timber frame construc
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5 Nov 2007	CSCS gives thumbs up to timber frame training scheme
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has agreed to recognise the UK Timber Frame Association
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1 Nov 2007	UKTFA Annual Review 2007
The UKTFA published their Annual Review in November 2007
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22 Jun 2007	FLATTER, QUIETER FLOORS - THANKS TO UK
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has published the first Code of Practice for Engineered Wood Products (EWP) for designers, developers, architects and specifiers who are considering using EWP for residential construction in the UK.
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20 Jun 2007	INDUSTRY BODIES JOIN FORCES ON SPECIAL PROJECTS TO GROW UK MARKET FOR TIMBER FRAME
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has joined forces with wood for good to deliver four special projects aimed at giving an additional boost to the steadily growing market share for timber frame construction in the UK.
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25 May 2007	TIMBER FRAME INDUSTRY TO BENEFIT FROM FIRE SAFETY EXPERTISE
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has appointed a specialist fire safety consultant to advise the Association on all matters relating to fire safety in construction.
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4 May 2007	Smaller timber frame companies get stronger voice on UKTFA board
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has appointed Lawrence Young and Jim Johnstone to the Board.
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24 Apr 2007	Timber frame housing grew three times faster than any other method of construction in 2006
The market share for timber frame construction has more than doubled since 1999 and now stands at 20.5% of all new housing in 2006, according to the first Interim Market Report published for members of the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA).
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27 Mar 2007	New UKTFA membership provides housebuilders and developers with free route to timber frame info
Housebuilders, developers and contractors can now benefit from a free information service from the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA), which includes access to the UKTFA
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9 Mar 2007	New Quality Assurance scheme targets suppliers to the burgeoning UK timber frame industry
The UK Timber Frame Association has launched Q-Mark for Suppliers, a quality assurance scheme for suppliers to the timber frame industry.
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9 Feb 2007	Timber frame's up for the Carbon Challenge
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has welcomed the launch of English Partnerships' latest competition, the Carbon Challenge.
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6 Dec 2006	TIMBER FRAME - THE EASIEST ROUTE TO MAINSTREAM ZERO CARBON HOUSING
Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today regarding zero carbon housing, Bryan Woodley, Chief Executive of the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA), said:
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4 Dec 2006	UKTFA AGREES - NOW IS NOT A TIME FOR FIDDLING
Building magazine recently published an article about a major construction fire that took place earlier this year.
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28 Nov 2006	UKTFA CALLS ON HOUSEBUILDING INDUSTRY TO FOLLOW SAFETY GUIDELINES
The UKTFA is reminding housebuilders and their site managers about the need to follow the industry's strict guidelines for security and safety on timber frame building sites......
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16 Oct 2006	TIMBER FRAME SEES BIGGEST JUMP IN MARKET SHARE SINCE INDUSTRY STATISTICS BEGAN
- Timber frame is the only sector creating growth in the UK housing market, says UKTFA -..............
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31 Jul 2006	UKTFA Updates Fire Safety Information
The UKTFA has updated its information about the fire performance of timber frame buildings.
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1 Jun 2006	UKTFA Presents Lifetime Achievement Awards To Industry Veterans
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to four of the best known personalities in the timber frame industry.
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18 May 2006	UKTFA Members Invest For Growth In First Quarter of 2006
From Selkirk to Stepney, the Timber Frame Industry is seeing a surge in demand according to UKTFA Members.
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12 Jan 2006	Timber Frame Will Triumph in 2006
Major Economic Developments Signal a Strong Year of Growth, says UKTFA
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13 Sep 2005	E-Politix.com
Phil Key, the UKTFA Chairman, offers his views in Timber Frame Construction to leading political...
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2 Sep 2005	UKTFA to launch new qualification for timber frame erectors
The UKTFA is launching an unique open learning training and accreditation scheme for timber frame erectors that leads to a qualification accredited by City & Guilds...
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2 Sep 2005	UKTFA publishes the Absolutely Essential Health and Safety Toolkit for timber frame construction
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has published a new guide to health and safety for timber frame construction...
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7 Jul 2005	Market Report Highlights Growth Areas for Timber Frame, but Warns of Slower Years Ahead
Timber frame is the fastest growing method of mainstream construction in the UK, according to new figures published in the UK Timber Frame Association’s latest Market Report...
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6 Jul 2005	Reducing vandalism on housing sites
Theft, arson and vandalism are serious problems on building sites...
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6 Jul 2005	UKTFA calls for responsible treatment of contentious issues
Bryan Woodley, chief executive of the UKTFA, says it’s time for the building materials industry to stop the infighting...
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5 Jul 2005	It’s Official: Timber Frame is an Acceptable and Successful Modern Method of Construction
Housing industry chiefs confirm that open panel timber frame meets their criteria for modern methods of construction (MMC)
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13 Apr 2005	Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group
The Use of Wood in Affordable Housing
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28 Jan 2005	Health & Safety
UKTFA's Health & Safety Initiative
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28 Jan 2005	Education & Training
UKTFA strides ahead with Education & Training Initiative at 3 levels
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28 Jan 2005	UKTFA Research Programme
UKTFA supports Research Programmes to advance the use of Timber Frame in mainstream housing
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28 Jan 2005	UKTFA response to ‘Sustainable Communities: Homes For All’
On the design competition for a £60,000 house…
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