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Labour Government told structural timber key to deliver 1.5m homes
AN EXPERT PANEL at Labour Party Conference has debated the use of structural timber to accelerate housebuilding to meet the…
SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
The Structural Timber Association is the leading organisation for the structural timber industry
STA ASSURE QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEME
Developed to provide evidence of excellence in the structural timber industry
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With 950+ members across the industry, from design and supply, to manufacture and installation
The Structural Timber Association exists to represent the collective interest of its members by providing confidence in the use of structural timber across the construction industry
The STA works to influence legislation and regulation, supporting the collective objectives of the structural timber sector. Connecting construction professionals, we support and collaborate with members to showcase the many benefits of structural timber. The STA provides exclusive member benefits including the STA Assure Quality Assurance Scheme, research and testing, networking opportunities, and direct engagement with government and industry bodies.
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Sky News Hosted Panel With Structural Timber Association
Architects, engineers, housebuilders and the wider construction industry are working to deliver low carbon more sustainable buildings. Find out what they are saying and how you can benefit.
Why Use Structural Timber?
The ultimate natural building material, well known for its versatility, sustainability, and high-performance, structural timber also offers extensive benefits in terms of, speed, efficiency, and environmental impact.
- Low embodied carbon
- High levels of offsite construction offer pre-manufactured value
- Proven systems through research and testing
- Reduced vulnerability to skill shortages
- Sustainable managed resource
- Systems offer design flexibility and versatility
- Quicker build times mean faster return on investment
- Brings predictability and greater control to the construction process
- Reduction of waste through the efficient use of materials
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As the UK’s leading organisation representing the structural timber sector and associated supply chain companies, we represent over 950 members supplying proven quality structural timber systems.
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Join our 950+ strong base of members of structural timber technology and system providers, from across the UK.
Our Quality Assurance Scheme was developed to provide evidence of excellence in the structural timber industry.
We are a community of members committed to the sustainable use of structural timber, backed by our unique quality assurance programme.
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The STA host and support various events throughout the UK and online, aimed to inform, inspire and spread best practice on structural timber technology.
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Derbyshire Longhouse SIPs Self Build Passive House
Derbyshire, traditional, windy with undulating hilly countryside scattered with farms and buildings that have a familiar similarity about them. A…
Why Use An STA Member?
Our stringent quality assurance programme is specifically designed to offer reassurances to both clients and stakeholders that all STA member companies operate to an independently audited quality standard.
- STA Assure accreditation assures competent management processes
- Both manufacturing processes and site installation are part of the STA Assure audit process
- STA Assure has three levels of accreditation based on quality standards
- Mandatory adherence to the Site Safe Scheme is a fundamental part of STA Assure
- STA Assure has formal recognition from all leading UK warranty providers
- Independently certified competency scheme created and managed by STA
- STA are committed to the continuous improvement of the STA Assure quality programme
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- Fire Safety In Use Guidance: Pattern Book Systems
- Cavity Barriers & Fire Stopping
- Mass Timber Structures – Fire Safety In Use Guidance
- Fire Risk Management – FAQs