Construction Trade Survey May 2017
The first quarter of 2017 was one of mixed fortunes for firms across the construction industry supply chain. Construction product manufacturers, specialist building contractors, civil engineering contractors and SME builders all reported an increase in sales, output or workloads during the opening months of the year. However, main contractors reported that output fell in the first quarter, marking the first negative balance since 2012 Q4.
Suggested Reading
The vertical timber city
Could entire urban districts soon be comprised of tall timber structures? Peter Wilson explores the timber engineering developments that are creating high-rise possibilities.
Article from Timber 2017 Industry Yearbook
01/03/2017 | Magazine Article
A wooden tower: the seeds of an idea
Ron Bakker discusses a recent research project on tall timber buildings.
Article from Timber 2017 Industry Yearbook
01/03/2017 | Magazine Article
Bracing for non-domestic timber trussed rafter roofs
Timber trussed rafters are light-weight structural components which are widely used as an economical means of roof framing.
This guidance document provides information for use by designers to justify the extension and possible modification of extrapolations from the guidance provided in BS 5268-3 for bracing of domestic scale trussed...
01/01/1999 | Other Technical Guidance
