New rules for machine grading?
The Gradewood Transition project has submitted its proposed redraft of the standard governing machine grading (EN14081-2) to the European Standards Committee responsible for updating it […]
Articles by Dan Ridley-Ellis
Alternative conifer research update
PhD researcher David Gil-Moreno has begun destructive testing of his structural size timber specimens.
Modelling training school
From the 28th to the 30th April, The Centre will be hosting a training school in modelling of timber structures for COST Action FP1004. The […]
Wood on the World Service
I was delighted to be invited to contribute to the BBC World Service’s “The Forum” programme on the topic of wood. Also on the show […]
Wood Technology Society LinkedIn group
The Wood Technology Society (within IOM3) is the professional body for the timber and allied industries. It aims to promote and encourage a better understanding […]
Trussed rafter online course relaunched
We are pleased to announce that our online training course for the Trussed Rafter Association has been refreshed and relaunched. The course provides an introduction to […]
Machine settings for larch approved!
Our machine grading settings for UK-grown larch have been approved by CEN TC124 WG2 TG1. The machines we developed settings for are: MiCROTEC ViSCAN MiCROTEC […]
Steven Adams awarded PhD
We are pleased to announce that Steven Adams has been awarded a PhD from the University of Glasgow for his work investigating the impact of […]
Review of “Making the grade”
Woodland Heritage has reviewed “Making the grade” – a guide to appearance grading of UK grown hardwood timber by Ivor Davies and Guy Watt. “This […]
Work begins on alternative conifer species
David Gil-Moreno has begun his PhD research into the commercial potential of western hemlock, noble fir, western red cedar and Norway spruce for the UK […]