Search for new TRA chair to start soon
Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) chairman, Jonathan Fellingham, has now stepped down from his role after three years of leading the TRA in its 2020 strategy. The search for a new chairman will begin imminently. Jonathan said: “Regrettably, I have to make this decision ahead of the next TRA AGM due to personal circumstances. … Continue reading “Search for new TRA chair to start soon”
Guidance for preparing for a ‘no deal’ Brexit
The UK Government has issued information for businesses on how to prepare for a scenario in which the UK leaves the EU without agreement – a ‘no deal’ scenario. The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) is classified as a new approach regulation and so the following information comes from the government guidance paper Trading goods regulated … Continue reading “Guidance for preparing for a ‘no deal’ Brexit”
Government pledges to prioritise the timber industry after Brexit
Environment Minister David Rutley MP yesterday committed to “strengthening the timber trade” during a parliamentary debate on the implications of Brexit on the timber industry. Describing the industry as a “real priority” for Government, the Minister also pledged to make sure that timber importers face as “few additional costs as possible” after Brexit. The comments came … Continue reading “Government pledges to prioritise the timber industry after Brexit”
DTE acquires Cambridge Roof Truss
Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE), the UK’s leading manufacturer of structural timber components, today (Thursday 1st November) announces the acquisition of Cambridge Roof Truss. Established in 2014, Cambridge Roof Truss limited (CRTL) designs, manufactures and supplies roof trusses, joists and spandrel panels to leading housebuilders and construction companies in the UK. The company has built a … Continue reading “DTE acquires Cambridge Roof Truss”
Important clarification on spandrel panels from the TRA
The Government is in the process of assessing risks from non-ACM (aluminium composite material) cladding, as it widens the scope of its investigations following the Grenfell Tower disaster. The news emerged in an advice note issued yesterday (17 October) by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for owners of buildings over 18m, which include … Continue reading “Important clarification on spandrel panels from the TRA”
