Viewpoint: Timber-frame success: the importance of early engagement and collaboration

Sanja Buncic of Elliott Wood provides an introduction into modern timber-frame design, covering the various types and design considerations.

Robin Jones summarises the discussions and key recommendations from a roundtable examining the insurance risks relating to mass timber construction.

Forester Jez Ralph looks at the types of timber available in the UK and encourages engineers to understand the options and their sustainability credentials.