Roofscape Design Awards 2024 shortlist announced
The shortlisted entries for the 2024 Roofscape Design Awards have been announced. From over 30 projects entered, this shortlist of eight entries celebrates the ingenuity and technical skills of designers in the roofing sector by recognising projects that showcase the highest standard in design, innovation, and sustainability in the use of timber trussed rafter roofs. … Continue reading “Roofscape Design Awards 2024 shortlist announced”
Less than a week to go to the TRA AGM, Conference, and Dinner
We are looking forward to seeing TRA members who have confirmed their attendance at the AGM, and Conference on Thursday 18 April at the Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel & Spa. The agenda for the day can be found by clicking here. Shortlisted entries for the TRA Roofscape Design Awards 2024 will be notified so … Continue reading “Less than a week to go to the TRA AGM, Conference, and Dinner”
Member News: New Commercial and Operations Director at NTS
National Timber Systems (NTS), the engineered wood products division of National Timber Group, has appointed Richard Jarvis to the newly created role of NTS Commercial and Operations Director. Richard joined the division in 2019 as operations director with 30 years’ of experience in the timber industry across manufacturing, sales, design and management. During his time … Continue reading “Member News: New Commercial and Operations Director at NTS”
Attracting talent beyond the big cities
Earlier this month, Nick Boulton, chief executive of the TRA attended the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) – Institute of Carpenters (IOC) Timber Industry College Hub Event which was hosted by West Suffolk College and the Eastern Education Group. Over 150 students attended the event and gained insights from a range of speakers including representatives … Continue reading “Attracting talent beyond the big cities”
Are designers within TRA member companies a principal designer?
On 1 October 2023, new regulations came into force which define the duties of a principal designer under the Building Safety Act 2020 which is mandatory for all projects covered by the Building Regulations. It is the responsibility of the client to take all reasonable steps to appoint designers and contractors with the necessary competence … Continue reading “Are designers within TRA member companies a principal designer?”
