Help transform the construction industry
The Construction Innovation Hub (the Hub) recently launched an open call for the Platform Design Programme. The Hub wants to encourage businesses to get involved in the largest ever Government-backed R&D programme in the sector. Businesses which respond with either their technology, product or service, if selected can go forward to join the collaborative development … Continue reading “Help transform the construction industry”
TTF and TRA training course offer
We would like to offer TRA members the opportunity to enrol their sales colleagues on the ‘Essential Foundations of Sales Management’ course. The course is part of the new TTF Academy offering, which is providing a range of blended learning courses for busy professionals. This Institute of Sales Management (ISM) accredited course is proving popular … Continue reading “TTF and TRA training course offer”
TRA Regional Events 2019
In order to give all members, no matter what their location, the opportunity to participate in TRA activities we have organised three regional events for members during autumn in different locations across the UK. The first is on 3 October at the Thorpe Park Hotel, Leeds. The second is on 31 October at Double Tree … Continue reading “TRA Regional Events 2019”
Schemes and courses required to boost apprenticeships
Recognised schemes and relevant courses came out as the key requirements to improve apprenticeships within the trussed rafter sector, thanks to the recent TRA apprenticeship survey. Various companies responded, the smallest employing just five people and the largest with 472 employees. From these businesses the split of those with and without apprentices was 50/50. Of … Continue reading “Schemes and courses required to boost apprenticeships”
Uncertain times hold no fears for trussed rafter manufacturers
In the face of Brexit and other challenges this year, leading trussed rafter manufacturers and timber engineering firms learned to tackle fear like a Marine Commando, at a high energy TRA AGM and conference on 2 May. More than 70 directors and business leaders within the sector met in Warrington this month to discuss some … Continue reading “Uncertain times hold no fears for trussed rafter manufacturers”
