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James Latham, your single-source surface supplier for the shopfitting sector

As the UK’s biggest independent distributor of panel and timber products, James Latham offers the shopfitting sector one of the largest and most varied collections of surface solutions for both inside and outside the building. Whether it’s a major shopping centre, a big-brand boutique or a low-budget refurbishment, we’ve got everything you could possibly need. …

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Collaboration is the key to securing a good – and safe – future for our built heritage

  At the RIBA we have been considering the lessons of the recent fire at Notre Dame in Paris. One of the Institute’s most active Expert Groups is our Conservation Group, and I’m indebted to its chair Fiona Raley; Artemis Sofokleous, RIBA Specialist Registrar and Carys Rowlands, RIBA Head of Professional Standards, for their work …

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Getting training on track

Progress is being made, but improving training and education continues to be an imperative for the future of the timber sector. Improving educational provision across the wide spectrum of the timber industry continues to interest me and I remain involved in initiatives to help drive this agenda forward. Whilst President of the Timber Trade Federation …

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