Insights
Technical guides, specification notes and project commentary from our team and our engineering partners.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
TimbA Systems Ltd is more than a supplier: a sustainable construction partner bridging digital design and physical delivery, combining Rothoblaas products with technical consultancy across the mass timber ecosystem.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 4 min read
Five trends shaping UK mass timber in 2026: government roadmap acceleration, performance-based fire safety, surging engineered wood demand, low-carbon housing at scale, and a stronger domestic supply chain.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
A structural engineer's reflection on a steel-framed market fire in Jeddah, and why timber's predictable charring behaviour, supported by imports and hybrid design, could offer a more fire-resilient way to build.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 4 min read
A clear guide to TimberTech Buildings, the structural design software for CLT, platform frame, and post-and-beam timber, with UK demos, training, and support from TimbA Systems.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 5 min read
How mass timber can reshape UK housing: lower embodied carbon, faster offsite delivery, lighter foundations, and warmer, healthier homes, plus the safety, supply, and policy steps needed to scale it.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 5 min read
TimbA Systems is the UK TimberTech representative, bringing CLT and platform frame analysis software, fire and seismic modules, consulting, and training to UK engineers delivering mass timber projects.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 8 min read
A plain-English guide to choosing small, heavy-duty, big-size and outdoor Torx timber screws, with Holztechnic by Rothoblaas quality and Eurocode-aligned data.
Engineering 21 May 2026 · 3 min read
TimbA stands for Advancement, Alliance and Architecture, uniting Rothoblaas products, TimberTech software, engineering consultancy and sustainable mass timber to deliver low-carbon buildings from concept to completion.
Engineering 21 May 2026 · 4 min read
How mass timber transforms hospitality development: faster builds, lower total cost, lighter foundations, stronger investor returns, and the warm, low-carbon spaces resort guests love.
Engineering 21 May 2026 · 8 min read
A practical UK guide to mass timber for developers and architects, covering CLT and glulam, fire and acoustic compliance, cost confidence, insurance, and when timber is the right structural choice.
