Structural Timber Association appoints new CEO as industry veteran steps down

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has appointed Iain McIlwee as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the FIS chief executive set to take up the role on 2 November 2026. McIlwee will succeed Andrew Orriss, who is stepping down after several years with the STA and a career spanning the timber sector. He joins the [...]

By |2026-08-12T09:37:32+00:00August 12th, 2026|News, Top Stories|

Case study- Restoration with purpose: Why timber is the natural choice for heritage housing

By Helen Hewitt, CEO, British Woodworking Federation (BWF) As the UK Labour Government attempts to address the national housing shortage while also reducing the nation’s carbon footprint, Historic England’s Heritage Works for Housing report shares a fresh perspective. It rightly highlights the enormous potential that lies in restoring and reusing historic buildings, a path that [...]

By |2025-05-07T13:30:32+00:00May 7th, 2025|Top Stories|
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