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Structural Timber:
SUSTAINABILITY made simple

The Structural Timber Association (STA) exists to represent the collective interests of our members. By providing confidence in the use of structural timber, the STA has a mission to increase specification across the construction industry. Supporting the objectives of the sector, the STA works to influence legislation and regulation. Connecting construction professionals, we support and collaborate with members to showcase the many benefits of structural timber. The STA provides exclusive benefits to members including our STA Assure Quality Assurance Scheme, research and testing, networking opportunities, and direct engagement with government and industry bodies.

STRUCTURAL TIMBER BUILDINGS FIRE SAFETY IN USE – Volume 1 Pattern Book Systems

The Volume 1 Pattern Book is a key part of the association’s technical documentation. It provides clear information, backed by extensive testing and research on the fire resistance performance of arrange of commonly used structural timber walls and floors. The guide explains the components used in the build-up of the element and what changes can be made to it.

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RESEARCH
& INNOVATION

To support our members and as part of our continuous
development programme, to give confidence and certainty to clients wishing to specify structural timber for their project, the STA has collaborated with various industry specialists to produce new fire research on timber frame systems and mass timber.

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QUALITY STANDARDS

STA Assure is our Quality Assurance Scheme that provides
confidence in the use of structural timber and
determines member competency and compliance.

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TIMBER BUILD SYSTEMS

There are four primary structural timber technologies, each providing highly energy efficient,
sustainable, quality systems for use in house building and commercial projects. With low
embodied carbon, these build systems offer design flexibility, with offsite manufacture
processes ensuring quality and precision.

ESG Principles

Timber Frame

SIPS

MASS TIMBER

SKILLS HUB

The STA has a dedicated skills and training committee, established to ensure that all existing members are receiving the skills and training support they need as well as ensuring that our education content is current, robust, and meets all regulatory requirements.

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NEWS / EVENTS

The STA host and support various events throughout the UK and online, to inform, inspire and spread best practice on structural timber technology. The STA shares the latest news in the timber industry to keep our members up to date.

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TIC ROADMAP

The roadmap to building with structural timber.

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WHY USE STRUCTURAL TIMBER FOR YOUR SELF BUILD PROJECT?

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MEMBERSHIP

Being part of the STA means being part of an organisation dedicated to representing
the collective interest of its members by providing confidence in the use of
structural timber and championing the drive for sustainable offsite construction.

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STRUCTURAL TIMBER BUILDINGS FIRE SAFETY IN USE – Volume 1 Pattern Book Systems

Download the Guide

RESEARCH& INNOVATION

QUALITY STANDARDS

TIMBER BUILD SYSTEMS

SKILLS HUB

NEWS / EVENTS

TIC ROADMAP

WHY USE STRUCTURAL TIMBER FOR YOUR SELF BUILD PROJECT?

MEMBERSHIP

RESEARCH
& INNOVATION