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The raze or refurbish dilemma: How Whole Life Carbon Assessments can guide your decision
Earlier in the year, Marks & Spencer won a legal battle against the government to demolish and rebuild one of its flagship stores in central London; the government had advocated for refurbishing the existing structure instead. This news story has brought into the spotlight a debate in our [...]
Putting timber on the national agenda
The new government has pledged ambitious targets to deliver new and affordable homes; in order for these to be sustainable, timber must play a significant role in their construction. This is undeniably achievable - in 2019, only 9% of new build homes in England were timber framed, a stark contrast [...]
Are you comparing like for like with your timber frame quote?
Gathering quotes is a key part of project specification – and we’re always happy help. But whether you’re a developer or a self-builder it can sometimes be hard to evaluate why one quote is much cheaper than the rest. Are you comparing a comprehensive quote to a less [...]
Focus on collaboration and skills to deliver a more sustainable construction industry
Timber framed buildings have an amazing heritage in the UK, but they are also one of the keys to delivering a more sustainable built environment fit for the future. Merronbrook is proud of its 50 years’ experience in the industry, and passionate about the role structural timber will [...]
