Importing timber in a volatile market

This month's report relates to a potential scope gap where certain structural elements in timber frame houses and apartments have not been reviewed, and no party has assumed responsibility.

From 'topping up' buildings with lightweight extensions to pushing the case for education in timber design, Kelly Harrison wants wood to be a mainstream structural material. Helena Russell reports.

This article summarises some of the key changes that have been made in Eurocode 5 Part 1-1 regarding design of floor diaphragms and racking (stability) walls in timber-framed buildings.