TRADA Technology is a world renowned independent research, consultancy and information provider for the construction industry. Its client base spans government and local authorities and the whole construction supply chain, from forestry and primary processing, to manufacturers, architects, designers, specifiers, engineers, contractors, builders and other end users of timber in construction, both in the UK and overseas.

It provides large and small scale structural testing, product testing and development, materials and product evaluation, design guidance, third-party certification and support, as well as on-site condition surveys, expert witness services and a wide range of training courses. Through its specialist Building performance division, it is an acknowledged expert in timber frame construction.

Projects undertaken in more than 50 countries around the world have ranged from forestry and primary processing to the design and use timber products in building and construction.

TRADA Technology is also a significant publisher of technical information, including several definitive guidance manuals on timber cladding, decking, timber frame construction and high performance wood windows.

TRADA Technology is the sole service provider for the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) and a member of the BM TRADA Group, an international, multi-disciplinary certification, testing and consultancy organisation.

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