Escape to the Garden...Where do you go? - 07/09/2004
More than one in five (22%) Brits in the UK use their garden buildings as a refuge from their other halves and one tenth transform their shed into an office, a report released by one of the UK's biggest DIY retailers reveals.
Under Starter's Orders in Building TV Race - 01/02/2004
The race is on to build two brand new houses from design to dinner party in an original new TV series, for ITV Central and Discovery Home & Leisure...
"Grandfather of Timber Frame" sings much-needed song - 27/02/2004
Introduced by Peter Jackson, Chairman of the Welsh Timber Forum, as "the grandfather of timber frame building", Dr Benfield took centre stage at a prestigious "Making Timber Work" Seminar this week...
'Best Year Ever' says Benfield - 25/10/2004
LEADING timber frame company Benfield ATT have celebrated another anniversary year of success at their South-Wales based head office. A year described by MD, timber frame expert Dr Michael Benfield as ˜our best year ever" has seen the Award-Winning company go from strength to strength.
Timber Frame Company Scoops Welsh Award - 30/06/2004
South-Wales based Benfield ATT has been named as the winner of the prestigious 2004 ‘Winning Business’ Award from the Welsh Development Agency. The award was the result of the company’s ambition and achievements over the last year, as well as their ongoing commitment to their employees and their community...
Benfield Reacts to New Part L Regs - 10/08/2004
New Building Regulations have not only a key role to play in fulfilling the truly enormous potential of off-site construction, but this also offers a ready-made opportunity for Timber Frame to become the building method of the future…
Impact on Society Community Endorsement - 20/07/2004
As Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) moves up the agenda for local and national companies – especially in construction – the Timber Frame industry finally gets recognition for its efforts towards sustainable development, with the announcement that industry leader Benfield ATT have been awarded a prestigious Big Tick from Business in the Community...
Construction Must Play Role in Emissions Cut - 07/06/2004
Britain has not yet realised the role that timber-based building can have upon global warming, nor its potentially substantial contribution to meeting ambitious carbon emission targets set by the Government, says Dr Michael Benfield...
Construction Personalities support TV Event - 21/05/2004
Some of the world's most influential experts in the field of building and timber frame construction graced the film set of the soon-to-be-aired television show House Race in Birmingham this week...
TV Homes have Shopping Centre on Doorstep! - 15/05/2004
The timber frame industry raises its profile this week with the build of two prestigious timber frame homes in the stunning Birmingham Bullring shopping centre...
TV's Dream Home...in 2 weeks?! - 30/04/2004
Imagine being given total creative reign over your dream home – the rooms, the finishes, the materials – and then, a couple of weeks later, coming face-to-face with the real thing! This is the story of Jo and Ray Hulse, when they were – quite unexpectedly – introduced to their high-profile Self-Build house this week in Caldicot, South Wales...
Innovator Rewarded for People Development - 21/03/2004
Adding yet another Quality Award to its belt, the team at Benfield ATT have been celebrating their most recent Quality Award – this time for the development of their people.
Introducing Canadian Technology into UK - 12/03/2004
Benfield ATT confirmed today that the company has sent a representative to lead a Trade Mission to Canada...
Help us Deliver an All-Welsh Quality Product - 21/02/2004
Dr Michael Benfield gives the latest picture on the Welsh timber construction industry…and is rather shocked at what he sees…
Construction Industry Training Committee - 14/02/2004
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) has unveiled its prestigious Construction Industry Training Committee. Headed by timber construction expert, Dr Michael Benfield, the committee will focus on the recruitment and up-skilling of the craftspeople and professionals involved in timber frame construction.
