Kick off 2022 with the TRA’s Introduction to Recruitment, Training and Skills seminar
An online event is being organised for members wanting to launch their 2022 recruitment and training programmes. The event will be held on Tuesday January 18th from 10.30am-12.00pm and plans include a talk by Christian Warden from recruitment organisation Talentview Construction. The event will also remind members about the TRA’s Careers in Timber Engineering Campaign and … Continue reading “Kick off 2022 with the TRA’s Introduction to Recruitment, Training and Skills seminar”
TRA Launches Designer Development Programme
The TRA is delighted to announce a new training scheme to enable trussed rafter designers to prove their knowledge and experience and put theory into practice. The programme has seven levels and is designed around completion of evidence books in which trainee designers must show their experience in five roof design scenarios. Each set of … Continue reading “TRA Launches Designer Development Programme”
What does 2022 hold for TRA members?
As we approach the end of a year dealing with the after-effects of leaving the EU and the continuing disruptions resulting from the pandemic, we asked three TRA members what their predictions for 2022 would be. Luke Roberts, managing director of Donaldson Timber engineering said: “Personally, I think 2022 could be as challenging as 2021 … Continue reading “What does 2022 hold for TRA members?”
Prepare for the switch from red to white diesel
From 1st April 2022 businesses using ‘red diesel’ will have to make the switch to more expensive ‘white diesel’ under new government legislation. Red diesel is used widely in the agricultural, construction and manufacturing industries for off-road vehicles and plant. It is cheaper to buy than the more commonly used white diesel used by on-road … Continue reading “Prepare for the switch from red to white diesel”
New offsite construction training centre opens in Bedford
The TRA was invited to attend the opening of a new £4.3m centre for teaching modern methods of construction recently. The Connolly Centre for Modern Construction is based at Bedford College and has been funded by South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership, the Getting Building Fund, the Connolly Foundation and Bedford College. With pre-manufacturing identified … Continue reading “New offsite construction training centre opens in Bedford”
