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Turning workshop waste into value: Burgundy Collective’s lean production approach
South African furniture collective, Burgundy Collective, shows makers how lean methods can reduce waste, rework and production costs


Building connections: lessons from 42 years in engineered timber
Cyndi Chandler, UK and Ireland Managing Director of Simpson Strong-Tie, talks about the moments that have shaped her career so far and the advice she’d give to anyone starting out in the world of engineered timber products


From cricket pavilion to community hub: designing a complex timber roof
The award-winning North Walls Cricket Pavilion builds back better, replacing a dilapidated old building with a new, community-focused, multi-use facility


Restoring a Hebridean cottage: the innovative roof solution behind Dalnarrow
Dalnarrow Cottage is an old, derelict croft building on the Isle of Lismore. Its sensitive restoration – and, specifically, the roof truss design supplied by Pasquill – earned it the accolade of winner of the 2026 Roofscape Award for Conversion and Refurbishment Project of the Year


Rudd Joinery boosts quality, capacity & efficiency with HOMAG CENTATEQ P-310
Rudd Joinery has combined modern CNC technology with traditional craftsmanship, strengthening production capacity and positioning the business for continued growth


Smarter material flow: Optimising storage with HOMAG
There’s no denying the extent to which modern beam saws, edgebanders, CNCs and other processing machines have transformed the woodworking industry


Building safety starts with individual competence
In today’s post-Grenfell legislative landscape, accountability and evidence are crucial to underpin decisions made across the construction industry


Crafting curiosity: James Latham supports Plaey’s Henry Moore Studios commission
James Latham supplies 3-ply Douglas Fir to help realise Plaey’s ‘Explore with Moore’ commission for Henry Moore Studios


Made Smarter backs digital transformation in furniture & joinery manufacturing
Government-funded programmes help businesses across the North West, South East and Yorkshire


Built to last: The story behind the finish
For Yorkshire-based S. Taylor & Son Ltd, founded in 1850, six generations of family ownership have shaped a business that continues to evolve without losing sight of the principles it was built on: quality craftsmanship, investment in people and equipment, not to mention an unwavering commitment to creating products that stand the test of time


Awareness of third-party-certified fire doors rises, but competence & specification gaps remain
New British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Fire Door Alliance research reveals that more professionals responsible for specifying, installing and maintaining fire doors recognise the value of third-party-certified fire doors and traceability, but gaps in specification and understanding of competence risk holding back progress


System Six Kitchens drives PUR production with HOMAG EDGETEQ S-500 edgebander
The South West’s largest independent kitchen manufacturer has strengthened its production with the installation of a HOMAG EDGETEQ S-500 edgebander, complete with a LOOPTEQ return system and XES glue pot pre-heating station


Understanding European oak: A guide for joiners & manufacturers
Hewins Oak, a leading supplier of European oak to joinery and construction projects across England and Wales, explores the journey of oak from forest to finished product


Trex supports award-winning Accessible Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Essex-based gardener Rebecca Williams incorporated Trex composite decking into her Showcase Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live, which was designed for the blind and visually impaired


How 21 Degrees simplified complex window specifications with integrate
When your projects are complex, consistent planning, processes and communication make all the difference
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