Timber treatment companies are injecting new interest into the outdoor timber market by developing technology that gives wood a “clear more natural finish”. Stephen Powney reports

Fire retardants are becoming increasingly tailored to perform specific functions in different areas of construction. Mike Jeffree reports

Greater use of wood in construction and new regulation are making a fire retardant specification the issue of the day. Mike Jeffree reports

A Kent company’s timber frame modules are the ultimate in off-site manufacturing. Keren Fallwell reports

LV L is used in a wide variety of applications. David Castle reports

Metal web joists' versatility makes them popular. David Castle reports

There is growing demand for I-joists. David Castle reports

RTC Timber Systems has developed its own high performance system and the result is Scotland’s first Passivehaus. Peter Wilson, architect and director of business development for the Centre for Timber Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University, reports

Timber had a high profile at Interbuild’s ‘sustainbility street’, the section of the show dedicated to  offsite and other modern methods of eco-friendly construction.  In fact it accounted for the structure of most of the cutting edge buildings.

Kings Place Concert Hall scooped Gold in this year’s Wood Awards

While much of the construction industry has had little cheer in recent months, self-builders are toasting the best market conditions for years and possibly decades. Stephen Powney reports

White Design has blazed a trail in modern, timber-based eco-construction and founder Craig White is now a leading advocate for the use of wood in 2012 Olympics developments. David Castle reports

Scotland has proved fertile ground for timber frame construction. Mike Jeffree reports on why

Provian Construction has been working hard over the long summer vac to provide a home-away-from-home for students at the University of Greenwich. Sally Spencer reports

This year's Wood Awards illustrate timber's perennial appeal whether it's for bespoke pieces of furniture or vast structures of public buildings

Offsite manufacturing is set to grow, and that's good news for timber. Keren Fallwell reports

Robin Dodyk of Oregon Timber Frame found an intriguing mix of traditional and modern wood building techniques on a fact finding tour of Japanese construction. Anne McDonald reports

Five hundred Super E homes have been completed in the UK, but now the programme is aiming still higher with its EQuilibrium housing concept. Stephen Powney reports

Architects' definitions of sustainable construction and their take on where timber fits into the picture are the subject of a new book from TRADA. Mike Jeffree reports

Architect Giles Downes’ role as a judge of the Wood Awards has deepened his enthusiasm for building with timber. David Castle reports

SIPs are gaining a reputation for providing the much sought after low energy consumption. David Castle reports

After trying SIPs for the first time on a house in Yorkshire, the designer and developer are converts. Keren Fallwell reports

According to Eleco Timber Frame, high density timber frame developments are setting their sights increasingly high. David Castle reports

Ecobuild is to double in size, with zero carbon developments a key topic for the construction masses. David Pittman reports

Timber construction is renowned for its energy performance, but it makes special demands of insulation products. David Castle reports

There are several courses available to help architects, engineers and building professionals improve their knowledge of timber frame construction

Timber is proving to be an ideal material for both small- and large-scale extensions to buildings. Architect Peter Wilson, director of business development at Napier University’s Centre for Timber Engineering, reports

On opposite sides of Antarctica and at opposite ends of a century, two buildings highlight the special properties of wood in construction. Mike Jeffree reports

An off-site construction business based on “massive” OSB panels is taking shape on a truly grand scale in Manchester. Stephen Powney reports

The main applications for tulipwood are furniture and interior joinery, but research into its structural potential shows it has the strength of a hardwood but the weight of a softwood. Michael Buckley of World Hardwoods reports

The UK’s leading construction products exhibition will now become an annual event. Stephen Powney reports

A new prefabricated roof system can be erected in a day, taking weeks off the build programme. Keren Fallwell reports

A special blend of hemp and lime is becoming an increasingly widely accepted eco-alternative to concrete – and especially popular used in conjunction with wood-based construction. Mike Jeffree reports

When Simon and Sandy Bliss set up timber frame company Datum, they decided to break the manufacturing mould. Keren Fallwell reports

Timber cladding is enjoying a boom in fortunes as architects and specifiers recognise its flexibility, durability and aesthetics. David Castle finds out more

Architect Peter Wilson, director of business development at the Centre for Timber Engineering at Napier University, has been commissioned by the Forestry Commission Scotland to write a book, New Timber Architecture in Scotland. Here he provides a preview of the book, which documents around 70 of the best projects built over the past 10 years

German timber house manufacturers are beginning to make their presence felt in the UK. Stephen Powney reports

KLH UK’s cross-laminated timber can do anything concrete can – and often do it better. Keren Fallwell reports

The burgeoning UK self-build market now has its own 'superstore' – and timber construction forms one of the central features. Mike Jeffree reports

The recent Timber in Architecture conference attracted around 70 architects. One of the speakers, Michael Buckley of World Hardwoods, reports

As housing densities and the cost of land rise, using the roof space as living space is a growing trend. Keren Fallwell reports

Timber flooring has enduring popularity, not least because it can adapt to changing trends. David Castle looks at what's in vogue

Timber flooring has enduring popularity, not least because it can adapt to changing trends. David Castle looks at what's in vogue

Platz Haus is bringing its prefabricated houses, blending post and beam and closed panels, to the UK. Stephen Powney reports

Engineered flooring systems are proving their worth in property developments where speed, reliability, strength and flexibility are all important factors. David Castle reports

Australia's Timber Design Awards featured a host of projects using wood. Stephen Powney reports

The 2012 London Olympics are an opportunity for timber to show off its aesthetic and sustainability credentials. Charles Trevor of wood for good reports

Forget The Backs and King’s College chapel, Cambridge University architecture students will soon have a showpiece of sustainable construction for inspiration. Mike Jeffree reports

Germany's timber frame home manufacturers have the UK in their sights. Stephen Powney reports from WeberHaus in the Black Forest

This year's Wood Awards provides a tremendous showcase for the use of timber in UK building

Kingspan Century is the most successful timber construction system supplier in the government's Design for Manufacture competition. Stephen Powney reports

Three patient-focused healthcare centres in Scotland use timber to help create a feel-good factor. Peter Wilson, architect and director of business development at Napier University's Centre for Timber Engineering, reports

New company ecoTECH is on the brink of bringing hi-tech Swedish timber housing to the UK. Mike Jeffree reports

A timber frame home incorporating old and new build methods is taking shape in Hampshire. Sally Spencer paid the Forest Energy House a visit

BREEAM and the new Ecohomes standard is becoming an integral part of construction. Rupert Oliver reports

Almost 100 architects gathered to hear timber experts speak on the merits of building in timber. Michael Buckley reports

Peter Wilson, architect and director of business development at the Centre for Timber Engineering at Napier University, explores the architecture of Brian Mackay-Lyons

Students on the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum Timber Framing from Scratch course travel back in time to learn techniques that still hold true today. Rosemary Urquhart reports

Solid timber panels are one of the latest forms of timber construction to hit the UK. Stephen Powney reports

Scottish timber frame manufacturer, the Stewart Milne Group, has ambitious plans to get the edge over brick and block construction in England. Will Anderson reports

It’s a sign of the sustainable times in UK construction that a specific “Timber Zone” makes its first appearance at the Interbuild exhibition in the NEC this year

Makita claims its power tools make life easier for increasingly busy oak framed building producers. So our man Stephen Powney went to try them out at Hartwood Oak

The Centre for Timber Engineering is dedicated to helping the UK wood industry make the most of its opportunities in construction.  Sally Spencer reports

Using locally-sourced material excited the passions of building professionals gathered for a seminar in a Sussex wood. David Castle was there