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Better Timber Buildings conference
Come along on 15 November 2018 and join us at the Royal Geographical Society in the heart of London for thought-provoking talks – with a key note address from Anthony Thistleton of Waugh Thistleton Architects, lots of exhibitors, and a very special one-off offer from the TRADA Bookshop.
The Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience
The new Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience completed in May 2018, was borne out of a wish to create a building truly indicative of the whisky’s global status, which also enabled The Macallan to increase production while maintaining respect for the surrounding countryside.
TRADA University Challenge 2019 launches!
TRADA is officially calling for entrants to their TRADA University Challenge 2019 in which students will be challenged to design exemplary student accommodation predominantly from timber.
Maggie’s Oldham
‘In wood there is hope’ said dRMM director Alex de Rijke, and that has formed the basis of the latest in a long line of Maggie’s Centres—safe and welcoming spaces which provide practical and emotional support for people affected by cancer.
Welcome to TRADA
TRADA (The Timber Research and Development Association) is an international membership organisation dedicated to inspiring and informing best practice design, specification and use of wood in the built environment and related fields.
We pride ourselves in providing independent, authoritative design and technical guidance through this website, on-line software, printed publications, e-books, and our telephone helpline. We link specifiers and purchasers with timber industry members through our Find a supplier directory.
As a member you can access all our online information and resources. By registering for free, you can view some of our published series and examples of others. Please call us on 01494 569601 if you need any help.
Membership Benefits
- Timber Industry
- Specifiers
- Contractors
- Students and Lecturers
- Non-Corporate
Promote your offerings to the top UK audience of timber specifiers / buyers
Save time and money by getting authoritative advice quickly
Equip your staff to upsell and cross sell your product range
Save time and money using our authoritative advice
Be confident about taking on more challenging timber projects
Avoid making mistakes by obtaining best practice guidance
Be confident about taking on more challenging timber projects
Get advice quickly online and through our helpline
Avoid making mistakes by obtaining best practice guidance
Design the buildings of the future
Access our free academic learning resources
Impartial guidance, design details and case studies
Save time and money using our authoritative advice
Avoid making mistakes by obtaining best practice guidance
Impartial guidance, design details and case studies
Promote your offerings to the top UK audience of timber specifiers / buyers
Save time and money by getting authoritative advice quickly
Equip your staff to upsell and cross sell your product range
Save time and money using our authoritative advice
Be confident about taking on more challenging timber projects
Avoid making mistakes by obtaining best practice guidance
Be confident about taking on more challenging timber projects
Get advice quickly online and through our helpline
Avoid making mistakes by obtaining best practice guidance
Design the buildings of the future
Access our free academic learning resources
Impartial guidance, design details and case studies
Save time and money using our authoritative advice
Avoid making mistakes by obtaining best practice guidance
Impartial guidance, design details and case studies
- Timber Industry
- Specifiers
- Contractors
- Students and Lecturers
- Non-Corporate
Latest News
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31 October 2018
Levelling up the timber industry: Conference updates!
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30 October 2018
Levelling up the timber industry: On the day deals
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30 October 2018
David Hopkins joins TRADA board
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30 October 2018
TRADA University Challenge 2019 launches!
New Publications
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08 November 2018
Construction Trade Survey October 2018
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08 November 2018
Construction Industry Forecast Autumn 2018
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08 November 2018
State of Trade Survey 2018 Q3
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23 October 2018
List of British Standards October 2018
Wood Information
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