Regional spec manager Tara, who presented the Actis-sponsored Custom & Self-Build Project of the Year award at the 2026 Structural Timber Awards said “It was great to see the projects nominated for awards and to see people we know within the industry and to meet new connections”

Regional specification manager Tara-Anne Pronaszko presented the Actis-sponsored 2026 Structural Timber Awards Custom and Self-Build Project of the Year to the creators of a floating house on the Grand Union Canal: Read for full details: bit.ly/4jYXV6Z

Our popular U-value simulator is to gain extra user-friendly features. Popular with #builders and specifiers for years, it was enhanced 5 yrs ago with the addition of an option to select 400mm centres in addition to the default 600mm. We'll unveil soon: bit.ly/4rZf56B

Climate scientists predict that El Niño will make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. This means we must build homes with #sustainably created materials and use products which keep them cool in summer not just warm in winter. Read more: bit.ly/4dsSqcR

We’re looking forward to the @STAtimber Conference in Birmingham tomorrow – and to presenting the Custom and Self-Build Project of the Year Award. Watch this space for details of the winner… Competition is fierce and the shortlisted entries are incredible bit.ly/4hHP4nI

With only days until the STA conference on Oct 7, we’re looking at the latest entry shortlisted for the Actis-sponsored Custom & Self-Build Project of the Year Award. @SIPBuildUK's Beamish Passive House is a bespoke, owner-commissioned home bit.ly/3Vtc4PI 📷 SIP Build UK

Our renewed commitment to the UNs Global Compact for a sustainable future, the ‘Pacte Mondial’ is the latest in our journey to advance our sustainability & CSR practices. In 2025 we were awarded a silver medal by #sustainability & CSR organisation EcoVadis bit.ly/4z5tP6h

We’re continuing our look at projects shortlisted for the Actis-sponsored @STAtimber Custom & Self-Build Project of the Year Award. This time Richmond Bell Architects' Anne’s Art Studio bit.ly/3VcRz9T 📷 French+Tye Photography, courtesy of Richmond Bell Architects

We’ve renewed our commitment to the world’s largest #sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiative - the United Nations ‘Global Compact’ for a sustainable future. Read more about the ‘Pacte Mondial' agreement: bit.ly/4y3GQwV

As the STA conference gets nearer, let’s look at another entry shortlisted to win the Actis-sponsored Custom and Self-Build Project of the Year Award. Claire Bandy Architect’s Hidden Studio bit.ly/4xtlDvd 📷 courtesy of Claire Bandy. Photography: Dorian Knightley

The 1st £10b of funding from the government’s £39b Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) has been allocated. The homes are desperately needed and will provide employment and training for young people coming into the industry. More here: bit.ly/4yEMZQc

We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Custom & Self-Build Project of the Year Award at the ST Conference on Oct 7. We’re looking at the shortlisted finalists - this time The Float House created by architects @tiggcollarch. Read all about it here: bit.ly/4hjS7mS

Youngsters investigating career choices in the run up to joining secondary school have been given an insight into life in the #construction industry, with help from our regional sales director for the East and Scotland, Steven Ellis bit.ly/46JJ4FK

Leading up to the ST Conference on Oct 7 we’re looking at the shortlisted finalists of the @STAtimber Custom & Self-Build Project of the Year, which we’re sponsoring. First off, you have to admire Baker Chatterton Structural Design’s Tooting Bec house: bit.ly/4xIlTaM

We’re looking forward to connecting with industry experts, sharing insights, and showcasing how we’re contributing to the future of #sustainable building at this year’s Structural Timber Conference at Birmingham’s NCC on October 7. To book tickets, visit lnkd.in/enuSdx74

What do you think of our new PM’s vision to extend technical training to 14-year-olds? Find out our views in this story in the Builders Merchants Journal: bit.ly/4xtWSA2 #insulation #constructionuk

As in previous years we’re delighted to be sponsoring the Structural Timber Association’s Custom and Self-Build Project of the Year. The winner will be revealed at the Structural Timber Conference at Birmingham’s National Conference Centre on October 7: bit.ly/4qBBV3z

We can’t wait to meet attendees at this year’s Structural Timber Conference on October 7. We’re looking forward to discussing innovative solutions and exploring new opportunities for collaboration with other delegates and visitors. To book tickets, visit: lnkd.in/enuSdx74

With this summer set to be the UK’s hottest on record, building homes for maximum comfort, using materials whose production doesn’t harm the #environment, is essential. Read more: bit.ly/3SHkaDg

It’s only 7 weeks until the Structural Timber Conference at Birmingham’s National Conference Centre on October 7. We’re excited to be taking part in this key gathering for the timber #construction industry. Come and say hi to us on our stand, to book visit lnkd.in/enuSdx74