CE marking: a primer for the timber industry
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As of 1 July 2013, CE marking of construction products covered by harmonised European Standards (hENs) became mandatory in all EU Member States.
The EU Construction Products Regulation (No. 305/2011) (CPR) lays down the harmonised conditions for the sale and supply of construction products and is directly applicable into UK law. It is therefore essential that all parties in the construction products supply chain understand their legal obligations in order to comply.
Article from Timber 2016 Industry Yearbook
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New teeth for CE Marking of construction products
David Payne explains how the new Construction Products Regulation transforms the landscape for selling construction products.
Article from the TRADA Timber Industry Yearbook 2013
01/01/2013 | Magazine Article
A short introduction to cross-laminated timber
The well-known environmental advantages of using timber as a construction material, coupled with the wider technical and performance benefits of products such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glued laminated timber (glulam), are enabling the construction industry to deliver innovative and cost effective timber buildings.
Article from Timber 2016 Industry Yearbook
01/01/2016 | Magazine Article
Cross-laminated timber: an introduction
This introductory guide to cross-laminated timber (CLT) for architects, building designers and their clients has been prepared by architect Hugh Strange and BM TRADA, in consultation with other TRADA members leading the field in CLT design, manufacture and construction - including Waugh Thistleton, Arup, Ramboll, B&K, Eurban, KLH and Stora...
01/01/2015 | Other Technical Guidance