Coronavirus advice – staying safe
As the Coronavirus situation develops, it is all of our responsibility to help keep ourselves and our employees healthy, safe, productive and protected. Working remotely isn’t an option for all members’ employees and that is why action needs to be taken to minimise risk. The TRA has recently opted to host meetings online as a … Continue reading “Coronavirus advice – staying safe”
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme to start next week
The British Business Bank has confirmed that it will administer the Government’s new Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme (CBILS) to support small businesses in the UK, starting from Monday 23 March. To be eligible for support via CBILS, the small business must: Be UK based, with turnover of no more than £41 million per annum … Continue reading “Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme to start next week”
Carpentry and timber engineering students to benefit from agreement between TRA and IoC
Carpentry and timber engineering students are set to benefit from a reciprocal agreement formed between the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) and the Institute of Carpenters (IoC). As part of the agreement the TRA will present at the IoC’s city hub workshops which take place at construction colleges across the UK, offering students the chance to … Continue reading “Carpentry and timber engineering students to benefit from agreement between TRA and IoC”
College’s timber talent given safety briefing on roof construction
The next generation of timber industry professionals were provided with a vital briefing on safety and quality issues in trussed rafter roof construction at the first Talking Timber event held at Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) Group this month. With the UK construction industry facing serious skills shortages, the current generations of students are the … Continue reading “College’s timber talent given safety briefing on roof construction”
New technical guidance published for housebuilders to boost uptake of gable wall spandrel panels
A new technical guide is being issued to housebuilders in the UK to boost uptake of gable wall spandrel panels, a readily available component that can support the industry as it moves towards modern methods of construction (MMC). Gable wall spandrel panels are an offsite manufactured product, put together in quality-assured factory conditions before being … Continue reading “New technical guidance published for housebuilders to boost uptake of gable wall spandrel panels”
