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The recently published ‘A Manifesto for Construction and the Built Environment’ produced by Mace, calls for the next government to support construction in order to deliver on Construction 2025 ambitions. It covers nine key areas which need to be addressed across construction by the next government. The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) fully supports the proposals, … Continue reading “TRA backs Mace’s call for next UK government to support the construction industry”

The Lighthouse Construction Industry charity has launched The Building Mental Health campaign to support construction workers at all levels, with a free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). This tool is free for anyone to use from a self-employed builder to the chief executive of a business. More details can be found here. The TRA is keen … Continue reading “The TRA supports the Lighthouse Club”

This is an update on the raining and apprenticeships project, headed up by Richard George of MiTek. It outlines the main aims for the project and Richard hopes it will stimulate members all to think about what you want from the TRA in this regard. The two main goals that we have outlined for the … Continue reading “Training and apprenticeships project update”

If the UK leave the EU without a deal on 31 October or any future date, then manufacturers need to be aware that from that date, certain changes will be legally necessary in the CE marking of construction products including trussed rafters and metal web joists (MWJ). These changes relate to UK Notified Bodies like … Continue reading “Are you prepared for Brexit?”

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”