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MSc Timber Engineering Scholarships
“It’s not all about Steel, Glass and
Concrete…..”
The UK Timber Industry
• The UK is one of the largest
consumers of timber and panel
products in the world.
• 13.4 million m3 of timber and panel
products were consumed in the UK
in 2012.
• 63% (8.4 million m3) solid woods
(soft woods and hardwoods).
• 37% (5 million m3) panel products.
• £1.08 billion domestically produced
timber.
• £1.81 billion of imported timber.
It’s sustainable …..
• European forests
grow annually by an
area the size of
Cyprus.
• Sustainable (&
regulated) forestry.
• CO2 is absorbed by
growing trees; then
stored in the timber.
Use of Timber in Construction
• New buildings.
• Repair, maintenance and
improvement.
• Structural components of
buildings.
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Packaging.
Fencing.
Outdoor products.
Furniture.
It’s not all about timber frame………
Facing
brick
Wall Panel
Footer
Sole Plate
Floor slab
Wall
Footing
Foundation
Scottish Parliament (Holyrood opened 2004)
John Hope Gateway, Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh
Cross laminated timber & glulam beams
Need for new engineers
Edinburgh Napier University and industry have identified the
need for a new generation of well qualified engineers.
Engineers who have with an understanding of:
 the properties of timber
 the new and innovative timber products in the market
 modern methods of construction.
Tallest timber building in the world
Nine stories of “cross laminated timber” (Murray Grove, London)
Career Opportunities for Timber Engineers
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Consulting engineering groups.
International construction companies.
Public sector (e.g. local authorities).
Timber engineering specialist suppliers.
Timber frame contractors.
Timber and wood based panel supply chain companies.
Manufacturers and suppliers of engineered wood products
Scotland, UK and abroad.
MSc Timber Engineering
• This programme is tailored to the needs of industry and provides a
broad education in timber engineering, sustainable design and project
management.
• This study route satisfies the academic requirement for engineering
graduates wishing to achieve Chartered Engineer status, which along
with the practical experience you could gain with the sponsor
company, could set you well on your way to becoming a Chartered
Engineer.
• To be accepted onto the MSc Timber Engineering you must have a
good (2:1 or above) undergraduate degree in Civil/Structural
Engineering
MSc Timber Engineering Scholarships
Scholarships from 13 companies are available to students
enrolling on the MSc Timber Engineering for September
2014 start. Each scholarship is bespoke and includes:
• Full payment of fees £3,750
• Company Mentor
• Employer related dissertation topic
• Part-time paid work experience
 Five of the 13 also provide a stipend towards living costs
MSc Timber Engineering Supporters
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Oregon Timber Frame http://www.oregon.co.uk/
Kinsgspan Potton http://www.potton.kingspan.com/
KLH http://www.klhuk.com/
Norbord http://www.norbord.co.uk/
Structural Timber Association http://www.structuraltimber.co.uk/
BSW Timber http://www.bsw.co.uk/
James Jones & Sons http://www.jamesjones.co.uk/
Accsys Technologies http://www.accsysplc.com/
Arnold Laver http://www.laver.co.uk/
Crown Timber http://www.crowntimber.co.uk/
Consolidated Timber Holdings http://www.cth.co.uk/
SEMA4c http://www.sema4c.com/
Timber Trade Federation http://www.ttf.co.uk/