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Useful Links: Timber technical support
Technical support on issues such as which product or specification to use as well as technical advice on CE marking etc is not within the scope of CPET. However the following organisations can provide information and/or training:
WRAP works in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to help businesses and individuals reap the benefits of reducing waste, develop sustainable products and use resources in an efficient way.
OGC Centre of Expertise in Sustainable Procurement
OGC aims to encourage sustainable practices across government, supporting environmental, social and economic sustainability.
FISP (Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme)
Launched in 2006, the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP) is a forum on environmental and quality matters. It was formed following suggestions from the then Government Department of the DTI and DEFRA. See attached leaflet for more information.
Wood Protection Association (WPA)
The WPA is a not for profit technical and advisory organisation specialising in the products and processes that enhance the performance of wood and wood based materials.
Wood for Good is a campaign to promote the use of wood. The campaign provides information on timber as well as offering CPD architecture and engineering courses with the option of online learning.
Confederation of Forest Industries (Confor)
Confor is a membership organisation representing the whole supply chain in UK forestry sector, from nurseries to timber growers, contractors etc. They provide information on timber.
The Timber Research & Development Association is an international not-for-profit organisation that provides research and information on timber. Part of the group includes TRADA Technology which is an independent consultancy that provide commercial services to the timber trade and training; part of this group include the following organisations
• BM TRADA Certification
• Chiltern International Fire
• Fira International Ltd. (furniture)
• CCB Evolution Ltd
advisory@trada.co.uk
The British Research Establishment
The BRE Group is an international research, training, consultancy, testing and certification organisation.
A membership organisation the TTF represents the major timber importers into the UK. They offer advice and information on timber and timber standards. The website details current members.
British Woodworking Federation
Trade association for joinery manufacturers.
Broad range of technical support and advice on joinery manufacture & specification. More detailed technical consultancy, which can include desk assessments, site inspections and reports, expert witness service, etc, is also available as a chargeable service.
Timber Training Programme – 3 modules covering Understanding Softwoods & Hardwoods; Preservatives & Coatings; Sustainability. Sessions run at venues around the country or can be organised in-house.
bwf@bwf.org.uk
The UKTFA is a membership organisation representing over 85% of UK timber frame manufacturers. The organsiation promotes timber frame and provides information to architects, specifiers and engineers.
office@timber-frame.org
Wood Panel Industries Federation
A membership organisation that represents the UK panel industry. They provide information on the different panel products and their uses.
A Professional membership body who run courses on timber studies.
UK Forest Products Association
UKFPA represents the technical and commercial interests of the UK-grown wood processing industry. Member company activities include forest and woodland management, timber harvesting, sawmilling, timber merchanting, manufacturing, bio-fuels and the manufacture of wood based panels and paper/board products. The UKFPA website includes a Buyer’s Guide.
Scottish Timber Trade Association
Member company activities include timber importing and merchanting, manufacturing and agency. Products stocked by member companies, include softwoods, hardwoods, wood based sheet materials, engineered timber products, joinery products etc. STTA Member companies are also Members of the Timber Trade Federation. The STTA website provides technical information and advice and a specification and sourcing guide.
The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible for all aspects of forestry in England Scotland and Wales.
National Non-food Crops Centre
NNFCC is the UK's national centre for renewable fuels, materials and technologies
The Renewable Energy Association represents renewable energy producers and promotes the use of all forms of renewable energy in the UK.
Biomass Energy Centre information enquiry service
Providing information to anyone in the UK with an interest in biomass-derived solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and associated conversion technologies.
Biomass.Centre@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
GreenSpec is a guide to ‘green’ building design, products, specification and construction. It contains information to help building designers create more energy and resource-efficient buildings.
