Engineering insights for timber construction.
Technical articles, specification notes and project commentary from our in-house structural engineers and the wider Rothoblaas UK network.

TimberTech Buildings software: a clear guide for UK engineers, students, and educators
A clear guide to TimberTech Buildings, the structural design software for CLT, platform frame, and post-and-beam timber, with UK demos, t...

Mass timber can transform UK housing: faster builds, lower carbon, better homes
How mass timber can reshape UK housing: lower embodied carbon, faster offsite delivery, lighter foundations, and warmer, healthier homes,...

TimbA Systems: UK TimberTech representative powering mass timber design and delivery
TimbA Systems is the UK TimberTech representative, bringing CLT and platform frame analysis software, fire and seismic modules, consultin...

Torx timber screws: the simple buying guide for UK carpenters
A plain-English guide to choosing small, heavy-duty, big-size and outdoor Torx timber screws, with Holztechnic by Rothoblaas quality and ...

Advancing timber, together: how TimbA leads sustainable architecture
TimbA stands for Advancement, Alliance, and Architecture — uniting Rothoblaas products, TimberTech software, engineering consultancy, and...

Why mass timber resorts save cost, build faster, and delight investors
How mass timber transforms hospitality development — faster builds, lower total cost, lighter foundations, stronger investor returns, and...

Mass timber in the UK: a practical guide for developers and architects
A practical UK guide to mass timber for developers and architects — covering CLT and glulam, fire and acoustic compliance, cost confidenc...