Timber science & technologyIntroduction to sawmilling, machinery & methods; Volume vs value yield; Mechanised grading; Drying technologies & defects.Engineered wood products & composites; Manufacturing processes; Special properties & uses; MDF, LVL, PSL, hardboard, plywood, finger jointing, glulam; I-beams; Adhesives & binders.Timber modification; Processes & principals; Modified timbers in construction.Preservation & decay; Overview of decay types & causes; Natural durability & principals of preservation.Specification of timber for use in construction.Performance in fire.Construction timbers in other parts of the world; Non-visual identification; Timber trade; Global forest types, resources & key commercial uses.